Adam's age is a multiple of 6 this year.
His age 3 years later will be multiple of 9.
- What is Adam's age this year?
- What was Adam's age 2 years ago?
- What is Adam's age 8 years later?
Multiple(s) of 6: 6
Multiple(s) of 6 (+3): 9
Multiple(s) of 9: 9
9 appears in both the multiples of 9 and the multiples of 6 (+3).
9 is Adam's age 3 years later.
(a) Adam's age this year = 6
(b) Adam's age 2 year ago = 6 - 2 = 4
(c) Adam's age 6 years later = 6 + 8 = 14
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 4; (c) 14