Mr Tim is 2 times as old as his nephew, Carl. 12 years ago, the ratio in the age of Mr Tim and Carl was 10 : 3. Find Carl's current age.
|
Mr Tim |
Carl |
Difference |
Before |
10x1 = 10 u |
3x1 = 3 u |
7x1 = 7 u |
Change |
+ 12 |
+ 12 |
|
After |
2x7 = 14 u |
1x7 = 7 u |
1x7 = 7 u |
The difference in the age of Mr Tim and Carl 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 Tim and Carl is the same.
Increase in Carl's age
= 7 u - 3 u
= 4 u
4 u = 12
1 u = 12 ÷ 4 = 3
Carl's current age
= 7 u
= 7 x 3
= 21
Answer(s): 21