SOLUTION: Fred is one-half as old as his brother. Their mom is 44. Fred's brother is half as old as their mom. What is the age of each boy?

Question 1095533: Fred is one-half as old as his brother. Their mom is 44. Fred's brother is half as old as their mom. What is the age of each boy?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First use the Mom's age, and then follow the description from that. No algebra needed.

Fred          11
Mom           44
Brother       22

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