Question

Maria is 8 years older than her brother, and the sum of their ages is 72 years. How old is her brother?​

Answer 1

AnSwer -:

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Maria’s age = 32 yrs

Maria’s brother age = 40 yrs

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Explanation-:

Let the age of Maria age be x

Then,

Her brother age = x + 8

According to the question,

The sum of their ages = 72 years

X + x + 8 = 72 yrs


Therefore,

X + x + 8 = 72

2 x + 8 = 72

2 x = 72 -8

2 x = 64

X = 64/2

X = 32

Maria’s age = x = 32 yrs

Maria’s brother age = x + 8 =

32 + 8 = 40 yrs

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Maria’s age = 32 yrs

Maria’s brother age = 40 yrs

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