Fill in the blanks.
Bryan is 8 years old and
Adam is 2 years old.
- Difference in their age now = _____
- Difference in their age when Bryan is thrice the age of Adam = _____ u
- In how many years' time will Bryan be thrice the age of Adam?
- How old will Bryan be when he will be thrice the age of Adam?
|
Bryan |
Adam |
Difference |
Before |
8 |
2 |
6 |
Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
(a)
Change X times into units.
Difference in their age
= 8 - 2
= 6
(b)
Difference in the age when Bryan is thrice the age of Adam
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
(c)
2 u = 6
1 u = 6 ÷ 2 = 3
Number of years' time when Bryan will be thrice the age of Adam
= 1 u - 2
= 3 - 2
= 1
(d)
Bryan's age when he will be thrice the age of Adam
= 3 u
= 3 x 3
= 9
Answer(s): (a) 6; (b) 2; (c) 1; (d) 9