Please help me with this question
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Please help me with this question
Laura is now twice her brother’s age.In 9 years’ time ,Laura will be 25.
How old will her brother be then ?
How old will her brother be then ?
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Re: Please help me with this question
How old is Laura now? (take 9 from 25)
What is half of that ? (ie her brother's age)
Add 9 to the brother's current age
What is half of that ? (ie her brother's age)
Add 9 to the brother's current age
Re: Please help me with this question
25-9= 16 year old in Laura now.
Her brother is half of that amount: 8 years old.
Her brother is half of that amount: 8 years old.