Mr Jenson is 2 times as old as his cousin, Tommy. 28 years ago, the ratio in the age of Mr Jenson and Tommy was 10 : 3. Find Tommy's current age.
|
Mr Jenson |
Tommy |
Difference |
Before |
10x1 = 10 u |
3x1 = 3 u |
7x1 = 7 u |
Change |
+ 28 |
+ 28 |
|
After |
2x7 = 14 u |
1x7 = 7 u |
1x7 = 7 u |
The difference in the age of Mr Jenson and Tommy at first and in the end remains unchanged. Make the difference in age the same. LCM of 7 and 1 is 7.
The increase in the age of Mr Jenson and Tommy is the same.
Increase in Tommy's age
= 7 u - 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 28
1 u = 28 ÷ 4 = 7
Tommy's current age
= 7 u
= 7 x 7
= 49
Answer(s): 49