problem solving

[Guest]

Bernie is the oldest of the four Bryant brothers. Bobby is twice as old as Billy, but is two years younger than Bernie. Bernie is twice as old as Buddy. The youngest Bryant brother is 6 years old. What are the ages of the four Bryant brothers?

The answer I came up with is 6, 12, 14, and 16. (These are the ages of the four Bryant brothers.) Please let me know if this is correct. Thank you!

Bowier4

 

[stapel]

The answer to any "solving" exercise may be checked by plugging the answer back into the original problem.

You don't say which age goes with which brother, but I'm sure it's in your notes. Take the numbers you got, and see if the ages work out right.

Eliz.