SOLUTION: When Lan reaches the age of 41,Stanley will be 29 years old.If Lan is 34 years old 2 years ago,how old will Stanley be next year ?

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Question 862787: When Lan reaches the age of 41,Stanley will be 29 years old.If Lan is 34 years old 2 years ago,how old will Stanley be next year ?
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When Lan reaches the age of 41,Stanley will be 29 years old.If Lan is 34 years old 2 years ago,how old will Stanley be next year ?
41 - 29 = 12
Their age difference is 12 years.
Therefore:
34 + 2 = 36
36 - 12 = 24
24 + 1 = 25

Answer:
Stanley will be 25 years old.