Question

Carmen is 12 years older than David. Five years ago, the sum of their ages was 28.
How old are they now?

Answer 1

The present age is 25 and 13 respectively

Assume the age of David be x.

Then age of carmen is x+12

Now five years ago

(x+5)+(x+12-5)=28

2x+12-10=28

2x=28-2

2x=26

x=13

Substitute to present ages, x=13

David: x=13 years old

Carmen =13+12=25 years old

What is the present age?

• The age at which the person is living at present estimated from the date of birth is present age.
• It is calculate from the date of birth to the present day.

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