Aunt Xylia is now 6 times as old as Kimberly. 8 years later, Aunt will be 2 times as old as Kimberly. How old will Aunt Xylia be 2 years from now?
| |
Aunt Xylia |
Kimberly |
Difference |
| Before |
6 u |
1 u |
5 u |
| Change |
+ 8 |
+ 8 |
|
| After |
2x5 =
10 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
1x5 =
5 u |
The difference in the age between Aunt Xylia and Kimberly remains unchanged. Make the difference in age the same. LCM of 1 and 5 is 5.
Increase in Aunt Xylia's age
= 10 u - 6 u
= 4 u
4 u = 8
1 u = 8 ÷ 4 = 2
Aunt Xylia's age 2 years from now
= 6 u + 2
= 12 + 2
= 14
Answer(s): 14
