Adam's age is a multiple of 3 this year.
His age 5 years later will be multiple of 8.
- What is Adam's age this year?
- What was Adam's age 2 years ago?
- What is Adam's age 5 years later?
Multiple(s) of 3: 3
Multiple(s) of 3 (+5): 8
Multiple(s) of 8: 8
8 appears in both the multiples of 8 and the multiples of 3 (+5).
8 is Adam's age 5 years later.
(a) Adam's age this year = 3
(b) Adam's age 2 year ago = 3 - 2 = 1
(c) Adam's age 3 years later = 3 + 5 = 8
Answer(s): (a) 3; (b) 1; (c) 8