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22 May, 00:44

Michael is three times as old as Brandon. 18 years ago Michael was 9 times as old than Brandon. How old is Michael now?

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  1. 22 May, 00:59
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    Answer: Micheal is 72 years old

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If Brandon is b, Michael is 3b; thus

    3b-18=9 (b-18)

    3b-18=9b-162

    6b=144

    b=24

    3b=72

    b = 72/3 = 34

    If Brandon is 24,

    Michael is 3b = 3*24 = 72.
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