Quick Answer
What is the age in 2008 if born in 1998?
If your birthday has happened in 2008:
2008 − 1998 = 10
If your birthday has not happened yet:
10 − 1 = 9
Possible age range: 9–10
Detailed Math (Step-by-Step)
Year-based calculation.
Step 1: Subtract years
| Birth year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Target year | 2008 |
| Difference | 2008 − 1998 = 10 |
Step 2: Birthday unknown → range
| Birthday passed | 10 |
|---|---|
| Birthday not yet | 9 |
| Range | 9–10 |
Final: 1998 age in 2008 is 9–10.
Quick Lookup Table
Nearby years around 2008.
| Year | Age (birthday passed) | Possible range |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 4–5 |
| 2004 | 6 | 5–6 |
| 2005 | 7 | 6–7 |
| 2006 | 8 | 7–8 |
| 2007 | 9 | 8–9 |
| 2008 | 10 | 9–10 |
| 2009 | 11 | 10–11 |
| 2010 | 12 | 11–12 |
| 2011 | 13 | 12–13 |
| 2012 | 14 | 13–14 |
| 2013 | 15 | 14–15 |
Range differs by 1 year because the exact birthday date is unknown.
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