What is B's present age? Statement I: B is twice as old as A, and A is 12 years old. Statement II: Five years ago, B was 19 years old. Which statement(s) is/are sufficient?

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Either statement alone is sufficient. I gives B = 2 x 12 = 24. II gives B = 19 + 5 = 24. Each statement alone yields B's age.

What is B's present age? Statement I: B is twice as old as A, and A is 12 years old. Statement II: Five years ago, B was 19 years old. Which statement(s) is/are sufficient?

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