When Mr Jenson is 36 years old, his daughter is 8 years old. In how many years will he be 3 times as old as his daughter?
| |
Mr Jenson |
His daughter |
Difference |
| Before |
36 |
8 |
28 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
The difference in the age between Mr Jenson and his daughter at first and in the end remains the same.
Difference in the age between Mr Jenson and his daughter
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 36 - 8
2 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 2 = 14
Number of years' time so Mr Jenson will be 3 times as old as his daughter
= 14 - 8
= 6
Answer(s): 6
