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29 November, 22:41

Tom is 10 years older then Carrie. 5 years ago, Tom was twice as old as Carrie. How old is Carrie?

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  1. 30 November, 01:24
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    Let T be Tom's age and C be Carrie's age.

    To form Equation 1

    T = C + 10

    T - C = 10

    To form Equation 2

    T - 5 = 2 (C-5)

    T - 2C = - 5

    Solving both equations, C=15 and T=25.

    Carrie is 15 years old (Option D)
  2. 30 November, 01:28
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    Carrie is 15 years old
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