Question

Reena is 6 years older than her brother Ajay. If the sum of their ages is 28 yrs. What are their ages​

Answer 1

Let the present age of Ajay be x years. Then, the present age of Reena = (x + 6) years

According to the question,

x + (x + 6) = 28

2x + 6 = 28

=> 2x = 28 – 6

(Transposing 6 to R.H.S.)

=> 2 x = 22

=> x = 11

(Dividing both sides by 2)

Present age of Ajay = 11 years

and present age of Reena = 11 + 6

= 17 years.