GCE Mathematics 2025 Objective — Question 29
Question 29 of 60 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Mathematics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Emeka and Bimbo's ages added up to 28 years. Five years ago, Emeka was twice as old as Bimbo. Find their present ages respectively.
- A. 16,12
- B. 17,11Correct
- C. 18,10
Explanation
x+y=28 and x-5=2(y-5). Solving gives x=17 (Emeka) and y=11 (Bimbo).
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