Question

Jack is 2 times as old as Jill. In 2 years, Jill will be 8.

Part 1: How old will Jack be in 5 years?

a. 10 years old
b. 13 years old
c. 17 years old
d. 20 years old

Answer 1

c 17

Explanation:

because if you subtract 2 from 8 you would get 6,

6 times 2 is 12

add 5 to 12 and you get 17

Answer 2

C. 17 years old

Explanation:

1. In 2 years Jill will be 8 years old so now she is 6

2. Remember Jack is 2 times so you are going to multiply which is 12

3. Then in 5 years how old is going to be jack 12+5= 17