SOLUTION: Jason and Brandon are co-workers 5 years ago. Jason was 2.5 times older than Brandon. If Brandon is currently 31 years old, how old is Jason?
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Question 900282: Jason and Brandon are co-workers 5 years ago. Jason was 2.5 times older than Brandon. If Brandon is currently 31 years old, how old is Jason?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Brandon 31
Jason x
(x-5) = 2.5(26)
x = 70
And.. 5 years ago..
65 = 2.5(26)
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