Adam is 3 times as old as Bryan now.
In 9 years time, their total age is 50 years.
How old is Adam now?
- How old is Bryan now?
- How many years is Bryan younger than Adam?
- How old was Adam 13 years ago?
|
Adam |
Bryan |
Total |
Now |
3 u |
1 u |
4 u |
Change |
+ 9 |
+ 9 |
+ 18 |
9 years later |
3 u + 9 |
1 u + 9 |
50 |
(a)
Total age of Adam and Bryan now
= 50 - 18
= 32
Now
Adam's age = 3 u
Bryan's age = 1 u
Total age of Adam and Bryan = 4 u
4 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 4 = 8
Bryan's age now
= 1 u
= 8
(b)
Number of years that Bryan is younger than Adam
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
= 2 x 8
= 16
(c)
Adam's age 13 years' ago
= 3 u - 13
= 3 x 8 - 13
= 24 - 13
= 11
Answer(s): (a) 8; (b) 16; (c) 11