Question

Albie is $4$ years older than Morne. If Morne's present age is $y$ years, then the algebraic expression for Albie's present age (in years) is

• A. $y+4$
• B. $y-4$
• C. $4y$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $y+4$

Morne's present age is $y$ years.
Albie is $4$ years older than Morne.

So, Albie's present age = Morne's present age + $4$ years

$\therefore$ Albie's present age (in years) = $y+8$

$\therefore$ $y+4$ years is the algebraic expression for Albie's present age.