Question

Waheed's father is twelve years older than his mother. The sum of their ages is 76 years old. How old is Weheed's father​

Answer 1

32

Explanation:

Let, the age of father and mother be x and y respectively. then,

According to question,

x + y = 76.........(i)

x= y + 12...............(ii)

Now,

x + y = 76

or, ( y + 12) + y = 76

or, y + 12 + y = 76

or, 2y = 76 – 12

or, 2y = 64

or, y = 64/2

.

. . y = 32

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