When Mr Henry is 26 years old, his nephew is 4 years old. In how many years will he be 3 times as old as his nephew?
|
Mr Henry |
His nephew |
Difference |
Before |
26 |
4 |
22 |
Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
The difference in the age between Mr Henry and his nephew at first and in the end remains the same.
Difference in the age between Mr Henry and his nephew
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 26 - 4
2 u = 22
1 u = 22 ÷ 2 = 11
Number of years' time so Mr Henry will be 3 times as old as his nephew
= 11 - 4
= 7
Answer(s): 7