Nicole’s age now is three times Carmen’s age. If Carmen will be 17 in two years, how old was Nicole 5 years ago?
- A38 yr
- B40 yr
- C45 yr
- D50 yr
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Correct answer: B
First, find out how old Nicole and Carmen are now.
Let = Nicole’s age now. Let
= Carmen’s age now.
(Carmen,s age now)
(Nicole’s age now)
(Nicole’s age 5 years ago)