SOLUTION: Pamela is 15 years younger than Jiri. The sum of their ages is 25. What is Jiri’s age?

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Question 1154163: Pamela is 15 years younger than Jiri. The sum of their ages is 25. What is Jiri’s age?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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Jiri + Pamela = 25


Jiri + (Jiri-15) = 25


2*Jiri = 25 + 15 = 40


Jiri = 40/2 = 20.    ANSWER

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