When Grant was 8, his brother was half his age. Now, Grant is 14. How old is his brother? -Riddles

When Grant was 8, his brother was half his age. Now, Grant is 14. How old is his brother? -Riddles
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His brother is 10. Half of 8 is 4, so Grant’s brother is 4 years younger. This means when Grant is 14, his brother is still 4 years younger, so he’s 10.
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