Question

Lindiwe is twice as old as Preeya and six years older than Sue . Their combined ages total 39 years . How old is Lindiwe

Answer 1

Lindiwe is 18

Explanation:

Lindiwe = L

Preeya = L/2

Sue = L-6

Their combined ages total 39 years

L+(L/2) + L-6 = 39

2.5L = 45

L=18

Lindiwe=18

Preeya= 9 (half of Lindiwe)

Sue = 12 (6 lessthan Lindiwe)

18+9+12 = 39