Question 1172609
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Mental solution (reasoning)


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    5 years ago, Melissa was 52 years older than Cesar and thrice as old as Cesar.


    Hence, 5 years ago, Cesar was be 52/2 = 26 years old, while Melissa was 3*26 = 78 years old.


    It means that the Cesar's current age is 26+5 = 31 years.    <U>ANSWER</U>
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