Question 1
Ratio of ages of Arthur to Maverick is 3:5, and the difference is 12. How old is Maverick?
Let Arthur = 3x, Maverick = 5x
Difference = 5x - 3x = 2x = 12
Therefore x = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Maverick = 5 × 6 = 30
Difference = 5x - 3x = 2x = 12
Therefore x = 12 ÷ 2 = 6
Maverick = 5 × 6 = 30