Question

Brian is twice as old as Charlie. Three years from now, the sum of their ages will be 33.How old are Brian and Charlie today?

Answer 1

Brian is 18 yr old and Charlie is 9 yr old

Explanation:

Let age of Brian be B and that of Charlie be C,

Now,B=2×C and also three years after their ages are B+3 and C+3 respectively

(B+3)+(C+3)=33

Put B=2C

2C+3+C+3=33

3C=27

C=9

Now B=2×9=18

Brian is 18 yr old and Charlie is 9 yr old