When Mr Bobby is 33 years old, his child is 3 years old. In how many years will he be 3 times as old as his child?
|
Mr Bobby |
His child |
Difference |
Before |
33 |
3 |
30 |
Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
The difference in the age between Mr Bobby and his child at first and in the end remains the same.
Difference in the age between Mr Bobby and his child
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 33 - 3
2 u = 30
1 u = 30 ÷ 2 = 15
Number of years' time so Mr Bobby will be 3 times as old as his child
= 15 - 3
= 12
Answer(s): 12