AGE

PR OB LE MS
College Algebra

Engr. MARCELO T. ABRERA, Jr.

Instructor
 AGE PROBLEMS
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AGE PROBLEMS
The difference of the ages of two persons is CONSTANT.

15 YEARS BEFORE AFTER 40 YEARS

16 10 31 25 71 65

age difference = 6 age difference = 6 age difference = 6

PAST PRESENT FUTURE

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AGE PROBLEMS

TECHNIQUE:

1. Use TABLE.
2. Look for the TIME CONDITION of each age given in the
problem statement.
 AGE PROBLEMS
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TIME CONDITION
▪ Each age given in the problem has time condition either expressed or implied.
PAST

Peter’s age 5 years ago is 25.

PRESENT

Susie’s mother is 35 years old now.

PRESENT
Susie’s mother is 35 years old.

FUTURE

In 5 years, the father will be twice as old as his son.

PRESENT

In 5 years, the father will be twice as old as his son’s age today.
FUTURE
CE Nov 2015 AGE PROBLEMS
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EXAMPLE PROBLEM 1
If Ashley was four times as old as Johwee eight years ago, and if Ashley will
be twice as old as Johwee eight years hence, how old is Johwee now?
a. 32 c. 16
b. 24 d. 40

ANSWER c. 16
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EXAMPLE PROBLEM 2
Samson is 36 years old and his daughter is 8 years old. In how many years
will Samson’s age be twice his daughter’s age?
a. 20 years c. 18 years
b. 24 years d. 22 years

ANSWER a. 20 years
ECE Nov 1995 AGE PROBLEMS
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EXAMPLE PROBLEM 3
Mary is twenty-four years old. Mary is twice as old as Ana was when Mary
was as old as Ana is now. How old is Ana?
a. 16 c. 19
b. 18 d. 20

ANSWER b. 18

ANSWER a. 16
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TIME CONDITION (PAST)

Mary is twice as old as Ana was when Mary was as old as Ana is now.
TIME CONDITION (PAST)

Mary was twice as old as Ana was when Mary was as old as Ana is now.

TIME CONDITION (PAST)

Nung isang araw, ako ay naglalaba nang dumating ang kaibigan kong utangera.

Nung isang araw, ako ay naglaba nang dumating ang kaibigan kong utangera.
TIME CONDITION (PAST)
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PRACTICE
PROBLEMS
WHEN PROBLEM SHOWS UP, PAUSE AND SOLVE

AFTER SOLVING, ‘PLAY’ THE VIDEO FOR ANSWER REVEAL

 AGE PROBLEMS
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PRACTICE PROBLEM 1
Danica’s age 13 years ago was 1/3 of her age 7 years hence. How old is
Danica?
a. 15 c. 23
b. 22 d. 27

ANSWER c. 23
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PRACTICE PROBLEM 2
Lynette is three times as old as her son. Four years ago, she was four times
as old as her son that time. How old is her son?
a. 32 c. 16
b. 24 d. 12

ANSWER d. 12
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PRACTICE PROBLEM 3
Jethro is 28 years old when his son was born. In how many years will Jethro
be thrice as old as his son?
a. 14 years c. 18 years
b. 16 years d. 12 years

ANSWER a. 14 years
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PRACTICE PROBLEM 4
Karlo lived his life for “x” years. When he was at his midlife, his first child
was born. When he was at his two-thirds of his life, his second child was
born. When Karlo died, the sum of the ages of his children is 60. How long
did Karlo live?
a. 66 years c. 78 years
b. 72 years d. 84 years

ANSWER b. 72 years
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