Adam's age is a multiple of 8 this year.
His age 4 years later will be multiple of 6.
- What is Adam's age this year?
- What was Adam's age 4 years ago?
- What is Adam's age 6 years later?
Multiple(s) of 8: 8
Multiple(s) of 8 (+4): 12
Multiple(s) of 6: 6, 12
12 appears in both the multiples of 6 and the multiples of 8 (+4).
12 is Adam's age 4 years later.
(a) Adam's age this year = 8
(b) Adam's age 4 year ago = 8 - 4 = 4
(c) Adam's age 8 years later = 8 + 6 = 14
Answer(s): (a) 8; (b) 4; (c) 14