Question

On Aoife’s 16th birthday, Buster was three times her age. On Aoife’s 21st birthday, how old was Buster?

Answer 1

Answer:

53 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

let aoife's age be = x

buster = 3x

When Aoife is 16 , buster is three times his age so 16×3 = 48

In t years , Aoife is 21

x +t = 21

t = 21 - 16 = 5

In t years buster is

48 + t = 48 + 5

Buster is 53 years old