Bryan is 40 years old.
Adam is 4 years old.
In a few years' time, Bryan will be 3 times as old as Adam.
- In how many years' time will Bryan be 3 times as old as Adam?
- How old will Bryan be by that time?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Difference |
Before |
40 |
4 |
36 |
Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
(a)
For Bryan to be 3 times as old as Adam,
Adam's age = 1 u
Bryan's age = 3 u
Difference in their age
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
Age difference between Bryan and Adam
= 40 - 4
= 36
2 u = 36
1 u = 36 ÷ 2 = 18
Number of years' time when Bryan will be 3 times as old as Adam
= 18 - 4
= 14
(b)
Bryan's age in 14 years' time
= 3 u
= 3 x 18
= 54
Answer(s): (a) 14; (b) 54