SOLUTION: Jill is 16. Her brother John, is a quarter of her age. How old will John be, when he is half Jill's age?

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Question 1037566: Jill is 16. Her brother John, is a quarter of her age. How old will John be, when he is half Jill's age?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Jill is 16. Her brother John, is a quarter of her age. How old will John be, when he is half Jill's age?
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He's 4 --> difference is 12 years.
--> 12 & 24

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