Oscar is 5 years old now. His cousin is 24 years older than him. How old will Oscar be when his age is
59 of his cousin's age?
| |
Oscar |
His cousin |
Difference |
| Before |
|
|
24 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
9 u |
4 u |
The difference in the age between Oscar and his cousin at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of years that his cousin is older than Oscar
= 9 u - 5 u
= 4 u
4 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 4 = 6
Oscar's age when his age is
59 of his cousin's age
= 5 u
= 5 x 6
= 30
Answer(s): 30
