dyani1115 dyani1115

19-05-2014
Mathematics

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Brandon is 6 times as old as Cora. In 4 years, Brandon will be only twice as old as

Cora will be then. Find Brandon’s age now.

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kate200468 kate200468

19-05-2014

\(C-Cora's\ age\ now\\B-Brandon's\ age\ now\\\\B=6C\ \ \ and\ \ \ B+4=2(C+4)\\\\6C+4=2C+8\\6C-2C=8-4\\4C=4\ \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \ C=1\ \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \ \ B=6\cdot1=6\\\\Ans.\ Brandon\ is\ now\ 6\ years.\)

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