Aunt Wendy is now 5 times as old as Irene. 6 years later, Aunt will be 2 times as old as Irene. How old will Aunt Wendy be 2 years from now?
| |
Aunt Wendy |
Irene |
Difference |
| Before |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
| Change |
+ 6 |
+ 6 |
|
| After |
2x4 =
8 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
1x4 =
4 u |
The difference in the age between Aunt Wendy and Irene remains unchanged. Make the difference in age the same. LCM of 1 and 4 is 4.
Increase in Aunt Wendy's age
= 8 u - 5 u
= 3 u
3 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 3 = 2
Aunt Wendy's age 2 years from now
= 5 u + 2
= 10 + 2
= 12
Answer(s): 12
