Question
Tony is 2/3 as old as Pete; the difference in their age is 4 years. How old is Pete?
Answers
Leo
If T is the age of Tony, and P is the age of Pete, then:
Tony is 2/3 of Pete
T = P * (2/3)
Tony is four years younger than Pete
P - T = 4
Can you solve for T and P using these equations?
Tony is 2/3 of Pete
T = P * (2/3)
Tony is four years younger than Pete
P - T = 4
Can you solve for T and P using these equations?
Saira
Whats the answer?
Saira
What's the answer then?
Leo
Please show your work. Let me know where you are getting stuck or confused.