Ken is 8 years older than Asher. 8 years ago, the sum of their age was 70. How old is Asher now?
| |
Ken |
Asher |
Difference |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 8 |
1 u |
8 |
70 |
| Change |
+ 8 |
+ 8 |
|
+ 16 |
| After |
1 u + 16 |
1 u + 8 |
8 |
2 u + 24 |
The difference in the age between Ken and Asher remains unchanged.
Asher's current age = 1 u
Ken's current age = 1 u + 8
Combined age of Ken and Johny 8 years ago
= 1 u + 1 u + 8
= 2 u + 8
2 u + 8 = 70
2 u = 70 - 8
2 u = 62
1 u = 62 ÷ 2 = 31
Asher's current age
= 1 u + 8
= 31 + 8
= 39
Answer(s): 39
