Albert is 7 years old now. His brother is 16 years older than him. How old will Albert be when his age is
37 of his brother's age?
| |
Albert |
His brother |
Difference |
| Before |
|
|
16 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
7 u |
4 u |
The difference in the age between Albert and his brother at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Number of years that his brother is older than Albert
= 7 u - 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 16
1 u = 16 ÷ 4 = 4
Albert's age when his age is
37 of his brother's age
= 3 u
= 3 x 4
= 12
Answer(s): 12
