Howard is 12 years older than Neave. 8 years ago, the sum of their age was 58. How old is Neave now?
| |
Howard |
Neave |
Difference |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 12 |
1 u |
12 |
58 |
| Change |
+ 8 |
+ 8 |
|
+ 16 |
| After |
1 u + 20 |
1 u + 8 |
12 |
2 u + 28 |
The difference in the age between Howard and Neave remains unchanged.
Neave's current age = 1 u
Howard's current age = 1 u + 12
Combined age of Howard and Johny 8 years ago
= 1 u + 1 u + 12
= 2 u + 12
2 u + 12 = 58
2 u = 58 - 12
2 u = 46
1 u = 46 ÷ 2 = 23
Neave's current age
= 1 u + 8
= 23 + 8
= 31
Answer(s): 31
