Question

Micheal and Tom are brothers - Their combined age is 41. 4 years back, Tom was 3 years more than twice Micheal's age. What are Michael's and Tom's current ages?

Answer 1

Michael's current age is 14

Tom's current age is 27

Explanation:

let TOM age: x

Michael age: y

Four years back:

x + y = 41 - 4 - 4

x + y = 33

because Tom was 3 years more than twice Micheal's age

x become 2y + 3, so:

(2y+3) + y = 33

y = 10 in 4 years back

y = 10 + 4

y = 14

so Michael's current age is 14

x+14 = 41

x= 27

so Tom's current age is 27