Question

John is two years younger than his sister, Annie. Last year, John was half Annie's age. How old are John and Annie now?

Answer 1

Answer: John is 3 and Annie is 5

Explanation:

Half of 4 is 2 so last year John was 2 and Annie 4 and like a year has passed we add 1 to 2 and 4 which helps us determine that John is now 3 and Annie 5

Answer 2

Answer: John is 3 and Annie is 5

Explanation:

because to be half of someone's age while being to years younger it would have to be 2 and 4 - but then a year passed and so the are now 3 and 5.