Luis is 11 years older than Reggie. 14 years ago, the sum of their age was 71. How old is Reggie now?
| |
Luis |
Reggie |
Difference |
Total |
| Before |
1 u + 11 |
1 u |
11 |
71 |
| Change |
+ 14 |
+ 14 |
|
+ 28 |
| After |
1 u + 25 |
1 u + 14 |
11 |
2 u + 39 |
The difference in the age between Luis and Reggie remains unchanged.
Reggie's current age = 1 u
Luis's current age = 1 u + 11
Combined age of Luis and Johny 14 years ago
= 1 u + 1 u + 11
= 2 u + 11
2 u + 11 = 71
2 u = 71 - 11
2 u = 60
1 u = 60 ÷ 2 = 30
Reggie's current age
= 1 u + 14
= 30 + 14
= 44
Answer(s): 44
