Question

Brandon is twice as old as his brother Ryan. Ryan is one-eighth the age of their father. If their father is 52 years old, how old are Ryan and Brandon? (Please show work)

Ryan ________

Brandon ________

Answer 1

Brandon is 13 and Ryan is 6 and 1/2

Explanation

Answer 2

Ryan is 1/8 of 52 Ryan is 6.5 years old or
52 ÷ 8 = 6.5 6 years and 6 month old.

Brandon is 6.5 × 2
Brandon is 13 years old