This year, Benny is 12 years old, and his mom is 48 years old.

a. What percent of his mom's age is Benny's age?

b. What percent of Benny's age is his mom's age?

c. In two years, what percent of his age will Benny's mom's age be at that time? d. In 10 years, what percent will Benny's mom's age be of his age?

e. In how many years will Benny be 50% of his mom's age?

f. As Benny and his mom get older, Benny thinks they are getting closer in age. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your reasoning

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Elliot Andrews

Mathematics

18 October, 03:46

This year, Benny is 12 years old, and his mom is 48 years old.

a. What percent of his mom's age is Benny's age?

b. What percent of Benny's age is his mom's age?

c. In two years, what percent of his age will Benny's mom's age be at that time? d. In 10 years, what percent will Benny's mom's age be of his age?

e. In how many years will Benny be 50% of his mom's age?

f. As Benny and his mom get older, Benny thinks they are getting closer in age. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your reasoning

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Amanda Klein · Answer 1

A. 12/48 =.25 = 25%

b. 48/12 = 4 = 400%

c. 50/14 = 3.57 = 357%

d. 58/22 = 2.67 = 267%

e. 2x = x+36

x = 36

36-12 = 24 years

f. I disagree. Benny is not aging any faster than his mother. They will always be 36 years apart.