Michael is 2 years old. His auntie is 32 years older than him. In how many years will Michael's auntie be 5 times as old as Michael?
| |
His auntie |
Michael |
Difference |
| Before |
34 |
2 |
32 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
The difference in the age between Michael and his auntie at first and in the end remains the same.
Difference in the age between Michael and his auntie
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 32
1 u = 32 ÷ 4 = 8
The increase in age of Michael and his auntie remains the same.
Number of years' time so Michael's auntie will be 5 times as old as Michael
= 8 - 2
= 6
Answer(s): 6
