Paul is 3 years old. His uncle is 18 years older than him. In how many years will Paul's uncle be 3 times as old as Paul?
| |
His uncle |
Paul |
Difference |
| Before |
21 |
3 |
18 |
| Change |
+ ? |
+ ? |
|
| After |
3 u |
1 u |
2 u |
The difference in the age between Paul and his uncle at first and in the end remains the same.
Difference in the age between Paul and his uncle
= 3 u - 1 u
= 2 u
2 u = 18
1 u = 18 ÷ 2 = 9
The increase in age of Paul and his uncle remains the same.
Number of years' time so Paul's uncle will be 3 times as old as Paul
= 9 - 3
= 6
Answer(s): 6
