You determine the age gap by subtracting the younger age from the older age.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
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Identify the two ages: You need the age of both individuals you're comparing.
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Subtract the younger age from the older age: This gives you the difference in years.
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The result is the age gap: The resulting number represents how many years older one person is than the other.
Formula:
Age Gap = Older Age - Younger Age
Example:
If Person A is 30 years old and Person B is 22 years old:
Age Gap = 30 - 22 = 8 years
Therefore, the age gap between Person A and Person B is 8 years. Person A is 8 years older than Person B.
Important Considerations:
- The age gap is always a positive number. You are finding the difference, not who is older or younger.
- The age gap remains constant over time. As both individuals age, the gap between their ages stays the same.
