Question

Gopal is 8 years younger to Karnan. If the sum of their ages is 30, how old is Karnan?

Answer 1

Let the age of Karnan be x years

Gopal’s age = x – 8

Age to the problem, x + x – 8 = 30

2x – 8 = 30

2x = 30 + 8

2x = 38

x = `38/2`

x = 19

Age of Karnan = 19 years