Last year, Tom was 4 times as old as his son, John. This year, their total age is 47 years old. How old will John be when Tom is 2 times as old as him?
| |
Tom |
John |
Difference |
Total |
| Before |
4x1 =
4 u |
1x1 =
1 u |
3x1 =
3 u |
|
| Change 1 |
+ 1 |
+ 1 |
|
|
| After 1 |
4 u + 1 |
1 u + 1 |
|
47 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
|
After 2 |
2x3 =
6 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
1x3 =
3 u |
|
The difference in Ben's age and his son's age always remains unchanged. Make the difference in age the same. LCM of 3 and 1 is 3.
Total age of Tom and his son this year
= 4 u + 1 + 1 u + 1
= 5 u + 2
5 u + 2 = 47
5 u = 47 - 2
5 u = 45
1 u = 45 ÷ 5 = 9
Tom's age when Tom is 2 times as old as him
= 3 u
= 3 x 9
= 27
Answer(s): 27
