Question

Ms. Watson's age is 5 years more than 2 1/2 times her son's age. She is 55 years old. How old is her son, in years?

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Answer 1

20 years old

Explanation:

Let us assume that the son's age is x.

Therefore,

2.5x = 55 - 5

2.5x = 50

x = 20 years old

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