Asher is 2 years old now. His brother is 15 years older than him. How old will Asher be when his age is
58 of his brother's age?
| |
Asher |
His brother |
Difference |
| Before |
|
|
15 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
8 u |
3 u |
The difference in the age between Asher and his brother at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of years that his brother is older than Asher
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
3 u = 15
1 u = 15 ÷ 3 = 5
Asher's age when his age is
58 of his brother's age
= 5 u
= 5 x 5
= 25
Answer(s): 25
