The age of Brandon is
56 of Gabriel's age. 44 years ago, the ratio of Brandon's age to Gabriel's age was 3 : 8. How old is Gabriel now?
|
Brandon |
Gabriel |
Difference |
Before |
3 u |
8 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 44 |
+ 44 |
|
After |
5x5 = 25 u |
6x5 = 30 u |
1x5 = 5 u |
The difference in the age between Brandon and Gabriel at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the difference in the age between Brandon and Gabriel the same. LCM of 5 and 1 is 5.
Increase in Brandon's age
= 25 u - 3 u
= 22 u
22 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 22 = 2
Gabriel's age now
= 30 u
= 30 x 2
= 60
Answer(s): 60