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WAEC Mathematics 2015 Objective — Question 31

Question 31 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Tom will be 25 years old in n years' time. If he is 5 years younger than Bade, find Bade's present age.

  • A. (30−n) yearsCorrect
  • B. (20−n) years
  • C. (25−n) years
  • D. (30+n) years

Explanation

Tom's present age = 25−n. Since Bade is 5 years older than Tom, Bade's present age = (25−n)+5 = 30−n.

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