Question

Joshua is 12 times old as his brother and is also 44 years older than his brother. How old is Joshua?

• A. 40 years
• B. 42 years
• C. 48 years
• D. 41 years

Answer 1

The correct option is C 48 years

Let the Joshuas current age be x and brothers current age be y.

As per the given statement form equations,

$x=12y$ ----- (1)

$x=y+44$ ----- (2)

Substitute the value of x in equation (2),

$12y=y+44$

$12y-y=44$

$11y=44$

$y=\frac{44}{4}=4$

Therefore, the current age of Grace is 10 years.

Now, put the value of y in equation (1)

$x=12\left(4\right)$

$x=48$

Therefore, the current age of Joshua is 48 years.