Ethan is 12 years older than Gabriel. 14 years ago, the sum of their age was 50. How old is Gabriel now?
| |
Ethan |
Gabriel |
Difference |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 12 |
1 u |
12 |
50 |
| Change |
+ 14 |
+ 14 |
|
+ 28 |
| After |
1 u + 26 |
1 u + 14 |
12 |
2 u + 40 |
The difference in the age between Ethan and Gabriel remains unchanged.
Gabriel's current age = 1 u
Ethan's current age = 1 u + 12
Combined age of Ethan and Johny 14 years ago
= 1 u + 1 u + 12
= 2 u + 12
2 u + 12 = 50
2 u = 50 - 12
2 u = 38
1 u = 38 ÷ 2 = 19
Gabriel's current age
= 1 u + 14
= 19 + 14
= 33
Answer(s): 33
