Bryan was 4 times as old as Adam 20 years ago.
Their total present age is 50 years now.
- How old is Bryan now?
- How many years is Bryan older than Adam?
- How old is Adam in 10 years' time?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Total |
20 years ago |
4 u |
1 u |
5 u |
Change |
+ 20 |
+ 20 |
+ 40 |
Present |
4 u + 20 |
1 u + 20 |
50 |
(a)
Total age of Bryan and Adam 20 years ago
= 50 - 40
= 10
20 years ago
Bryan's age = 4 u
Adam's age = 1 u
Total age of Bryan and Adam = 5 u
5 u + 40 = 50
5 u = 50 - 40 = 10
1 u = 10 ÷ 5 = 2
Bryan's age now
= 4 u + 20
= 4 x 2 + 20
= 8 + 20
= 28
(b)
Number of years that Bryan is older than Adam
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
= 3 x 2
= 6
(c)
Adam's age in 10 years' time
= 1 u + 20 + 10
= 2 + 20 + 10
= 32
Answer(s): (a) 28; (b) 6; (c) 32