SOLUTION: John is 2 years older than his sister Amber. Amber is only half of her father’s age. If Amber’s father is 50 years old, how old is John?

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Question 816988: John is 2 years older than his sister Amber. Amber is only half of her father’s age.
If Amber’s father is 50 years old, how old is John?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
j = a + 2
a = 50/2 = 25
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j = 27
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