Question

Michael is 3 times as old as Brandon. 18 years ago, Michael was 9 times as old as Brandon. How old is Brandon now?

Answer 1

Hi friend
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Your answer
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Let the present age of Brandon be x.

Then, present age of Michael = 3x.

Now,
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According to the question,
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(3x - 18) = 9(x - 18)

=> 3x - 18 = 9x - 162

=> 3x - 9x = - 162 + 18

=> - 6x = - 144

=> 6x = 144

=> x = 144/6

=> x = 24

Therefore,
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Present age of Brandon = x = 24 years

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