Question

Om is 5 years younger than his brother. If the sum of their ages is 43 years now, find their age.

Answer 1

Brother's age =24

Om's age =19

Explanation:

Let bro's age be x

Let om's age be x-5

x+x-5=43

2 x -5=43

2 x = 43+5

2 x = 48

x = 24