Lee is 3 years old now. His cousin is 27 years older than him. How old will Lee be when his age is
47 of his cousin's age?
| |
Lee |
His cousin |
Difference |
| Before |
|
|
27 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
4 u |
7 u |
3 u |
The difference in the age between Lee and his cousin at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of years that his cousin is older than Lee
= 7 u - 4 u
= 3 u
3 u = 27
1 u = 27 ÷ 3 = 9
Lee's age when his age is
47 of his cousin's age
= 4 u
= 4 x 9
= 36
Answer(s): 36
