Elijah is 5 years old now. His brother is 24 years older than him. How old will Elijah be when his age is
35 of his brother's age?
| |
Elijah |
His brother |
Difference |
| Before |
|
|
24 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
5 u |
2 u |
The difference in the age between Elijah and his brother at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of years that his brother is older than Elijah
= 5 u - 3 u
= 2 u
2 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 2 = 12
Elijah's age when his age is
35 of his brother's age
= 3 u
= 3 x 12
= 36
Answer(s): 36
