Wesley is 5 years old. His mother is 28 years older than him. In how many years will Wesley's mother be 5 times as old as Wesley?
| |
His mother |
Wesley |
Difference |
| Before |
33 |
5 |
28 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
5 u |
1 u |
4 u |
The difference in the age between Wesley and his mother at first and in the end remains the same.
Difference in the age between Wesley and his mother
= 5 u - 1 u
= 4 u
4 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 4 = 7
The increase in age of Wesley and his mother remains the same.
Number of years' time so Wesley's mother will be 5 times as old as Wesley
= 7 - 5
= 2
Answer(s): 2
