Wesley is 2 years old. His uncle is 24 years older than him. In how many years will Wesley's uncle be 4 times as old as Wesley?
| |
His uncle |
Wesley |
Difference |
| Before |
26 |
2 |
24 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
4 u |
1 u |
3 u |
The difference in the age between Wesley and his uncle at first and in the end remains the same.
Difference in the age between Wesley and his uncle
= 4 u - 1 u
= 3 u
3 u = 24
1 u = 24 ÷ 3 = 8
The increase in age of Wesley and his uncle remains the same.
Number of years' time so Wesley's uncle will be 4 times as old as Wesley
= 8 - 2
= 6
Answer(s): 6
