Question

Jodys older brother is only three years less than twice Jodys age. If the sum of their ages is 30, then which of the following is the age of jodys brother? A)7 B)11 C)19 D)23

Answer 1

We know that the sum is 30
that means that jody's older brother is 3 years less than twice jodys age.
Lets try all the answers

7*2= 14-3=11  Nope

11*2=22-3=19+11=30 YUP!

19*2=35-3=32 Nope

23*2=46-3=43 Nope

Your answer is b