Question

Gordon is 5 years older than Krutika. David is 6 years younger than Krutika. If the total of their ages is 86, how old is the eldest of them?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Well let Krutica’s age = x

K = x, G = x+5, D = x-6

K+G+D = 86

x + x+5 + x-6 = 86

3x = 87

x = 29

Gordon is the eldest of the few:

29 or x+5=

34 years old

Answer: Gordon is 34 years old