The age of Vincent is
34 of Jeremy's age. 9 years ago, the ratio of Vincent's age to Jeremy's age was 3 : 5. How old is Jeremy now?
| |
Vincent |
Jeremy |
Difference |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
2 u |
| Change |
+ 9 |
+ 9 |
|
| After |
3x2 =
6 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The difference in the age between Vincent and Jeremy at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the difference in the age between Vincent and Jeremy the same. LCM of 2 and 1 is 2.
Increase in Vincent's age
= 6 u - 3 u
= 3 u
3 u = 9
1 u = 9 ÷ 3 = 3
Jeremy's age now
= 8 u
= 8 x 3
= 24
Answer(s): 24
