Michael is 11 years older than Caden. 11 years ago, the sum of their age was 63. How old is Michael now?
| |
Michael |
Caden |
Difference |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 11 |
1 u |
11 |
63 |
| Change |
+ 11 |
+ 11 |
|
+ 22 |
| After |
1 u + 22 |
1 u + 11 |
11 |
2 u + 33 |
The difference in the age between Michael and Caden remains unchanged.
Caden's current age = 1 u
Michael's current age = 1 u + 11
Combined age of Michael and Johny 11 years ago
= 1 u + 1 u + 11
= 2 u + 11
2 u + 11 = 63
2 u = 63 - 11
2 u = 52
1 u = 52 ÷ 2 = 26
Michael's current age
= 1 u + 22
= 26 + 22
= 48
Answer(s): 48
