SOLUTION: Jim is 21 years older than laddie. The sum of their ages is 121. How old is Jim and how old is laddie

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Question 677498: Jim is 21 years older than laddie. The sum of their ages is 121. How old is Jim and how old is laddie
Answer by partha_ban(41) About Me  (Show Source):
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Laddie's age = (121-21)/2 = 50 years
Jim's age = 50 + 21 = 71 years