Bryan is 50 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 |
50 |
4 |
46 |
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
= 50 - 4
= 46
2 u = 46
1 u = 46 ÷ 2 = 23
Number of years' time when Bryan will be 3 times as old as Adam
= 23 - 4
= 19
(b)
Bryan's age in 19 years' time
= 3 u
= 3 x 23
= 69
Answer(s): (a) 19; (b) 69