Question

When beth was 9 years old, paul was 3 times younger than her. Now beth is 30 years old, how old is paul?.

Answer 1

When beth was 9, paul was 3 times younger = 9/3 = 3 years old.

Beth has gained 21 years since, so the age of paul is 3 + 21 = 24 years old.

Answer 2

Explanation:

9÷3=3 so when beth is 30 you need to do 30-6 which is 24