The age of Vincent is
34 of Luke's age. 12 years ago, the ratio of Vincent's age to Luke's age was 3 : 5. How old is Luke now?
| |
Vincent |
Luke |
Difference |
| Before |
3 u |
5 u |
2 u |
| Change |
+ 12 |
+ 12 |
|
| After |
3x2 =
6 u |
4x2 =
8 u |
1x2 =
2 u |
The difference in the age between Vincent and Luke at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the difference in the age between Vincent and Luke the same. LCM of 2 and 1 is 2.
Increase in Vincent's age
= 6 u - 3 u
= 3 u
3 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 3 = 4
Luke's age now
= 8 u
= 8 x 4
= 32
Answer(s): 32
