Gabriel is 2 years old. His father is 44 years older than him. In how many years will Gabriel's father be 5 times as old as Gabriel?
| |
His father |
Gabriel |
Difference |
| Before |
46 |
2 |
44 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
The difference in the age between Gabriel and his father at first and in the end remains the same.
Difference in the age between Gabriel and his father
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 44
1 u = 44 ÷ 4 = 11
The increase in age of Gabriel and his father remains the same.
Number of years' time so Gabriel's father will be 5 times as old as Gabriel
= 11 - 2
= 9
Answer(s): 9
