Question

Tim is 9 years older than 3 times John’s age. If John is 13 years old, how old is Tim?

Answer 1

Tim is 48

Explanation:

13 x 3 = 39

39 + 9 = 48

If Tim is 3 times the age of John you multiply John's age (13) by 3 and add 9 to the sum because Tim is 9 years older.

Answer 2

48

Explanation:

3 times 13 (john's age) = 39

39 + 9 = 48 (nine years older than 3 times (39) so you add 9)

Therefore, Tim is 48.