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The sum of the present ages of A and B is 40 years. Five years ago, A was twice as old as B. Find A's present age (in years).

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  • A25
  • B20
  • C28
  • D30

Step-by-Step Solution

and , so . Substituting: and .
Answer: A) 25

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