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How Old Is My Brother?
Everyday math can be very useful in calculating tip percentages or the amount of discount you might get at a sale.
You might not need trigonometry or algebra every single day, but basic arithmetic is extremely useful outside of a classroom. It’s good to exercise your math skills so you can keep up with the everyday math you might need. Why don’t you give it a try below?
Can you figure out the correct answer to this riddle?
Now think carefully, don’t rush.
I will admit that I myself was a little quick with my answer when I first saw this riddle.
If you are unsure, please take your time and read it again.
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ANSWER:
The correct answer is that the brother is now 56 years.
When this person was 8, then the brother was half of age, which means the brother’s age was 8×1/2 = 4 years. This means this person is older than the brother by 4 years.
This age difference will be persistently maintained throughout the life of both.
Brother’s present age = This person’s age – Age difference.
60 – 4 = 56 years. Brother’s present age = 56 years.