Winnie was 6 years old last year. She was 28 years younger than Raeann.
- How old will her Raeann be 5 years later?
- In how many years' time will Winnie's age be 13 of Raeann's age?
|
Winnie |
Raeann |
Difference |
Before (Last year) |
6 |
34 |
28 |
Change 1 |
+ 1 |
+ 1 |
|
After 1 (Now) |
7 |
35 |
28 |
Change 2 |
+ 5 |
+ 5 |
|
After 2 (5 years later) |
|
? |
28 |
(a)
Raeann's age this year
= 6 + 28
= 34
Raeann's age this year
= 34 + 1
= 35
Raeann's age in 5 years' time
= 35 + 5
= 40
|
Winnie |
Raeann |
Difference |
Before |
7 |
35 |
28 |
Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
1 u |
3 u |
2 u |
(b)
The difference in the age between Winnie and Raeann at first and in the end remains unchanged.
Difference in the age between Winnie and Raeann
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 2 = 14
Number of years' time that Winnie's age be
13 of Raeann's age
= 14 - 7
= 7
Answer(s): (a) 40; (b) 7