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Q · AgeDifficult · 45s
The difference between the ages of two friends is 6 years. Four years ago, the elder was twice as old as the younger. Find the elder's present age.
TopicAge
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyDifficult
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Solution for age problem 27.
Final Answer: Option A — 16