Advanced Mathematics Primary 6 Algebra

Sara is twice as old as Wei Hao. In 5 years, the SUM of their ages will be 49. How old is Sara now?

A 26
B 30
C 20
D 13
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Worked Solution

Step 1: Let Wei Hao's current age = w. Then Sara's current age = 2w. Step 2: In 5 years: (w + 5) + (2w + 5) = 49 → 3w + 10 = 49 → 3w = 39 → w = 13. Step 3: Sara now = 2 × 13 = 26. Answer: 26

Correct answer: 26

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