Bryan is 42 years old.
Adam is 36 years old.
A few years ago, Bryan was 4 times as old as Adam.
- How many years ago was Bryan 4 times as old as Adam?
- How old was Bryan then?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Difference |
Before |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
42 |
36 |
6 |
(a)
For Bryan to be 4 times as old as Adam,
Adam's age = 1 u
Bryan's age = 4 u
Difference in their age
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
Age difference between Bryan and Adam
= 42 - 36
= 6
3 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 3 = 2
Number of years' ago that Bryan was 4 times as old as Adam
= 36 - 2
= 34
(b)
Bryan's age 34 years ago
= 4 u
= 4 x 2
= 8
Answer(s): (a) 34; (b) 8