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Double/Half - Absolute-Beginner Level: core concept mastery Double/Half ABSOLUTE BEGINNER

This skill primer 🌟 worksheet focuses on Double/Half - a key topic in Age Based Puzzles. You'll solve 20 absolute-beginner-level problems (Worksheet 1 of 10). The primary focus is on core concept mastery. Master double/half problems, double/half reasoning questions, and double/half practice through systematic practice.

📝 Worksheet 1 of 10 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Absolute Beginner level

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Question 1

Serenity is half as old as Abhay was when Serenity was 15 years old. If Abhay is now 46 years old, find Serenity's current age.
When Serenity was 15 years old, that was 16 years ago
At that time, Abhay was 46 - 16 = 30 years old
Now Serenity is half of 30
Therefore, Serenity's current age = 30 ÷ 2 = 15

Question 2

Paresh is half as old as Jivika was when Paresh was 17 years old. If Jivika is now 47 years old, find Paresh's current age.
When Paresh was 17 years old, that was 19 years ago
At that time, Jivika was 47 - 19 = 28 years old
Now Paresh is half of 28
Therefore, Paresh's current age = 28 ÷ 2 = 14

Question 3

Ava is half as old as Xavier was when Ava was 15 years old. If Xavier is now 40 years old, find Ava's current age.
When Ava was 15 years old, that was 6 years ago
At that time, Xavier was 40 - 6 = 34 years old
Now Ava is half of 34
Therefore, Ava's current age = 34 ÷ 2 = 17

Question 4

Maya is half as old as Hugo was when Maya was 20 years old. If Hugo is now 44 years old, find Maya's current age.
When Maya was 20 years old, that was 16 years ago
At that time, Hugo was 44 - 16 = 28 years old
Now Maya is half of 28
Therefore, Maya's current age = 28 ÷ 2 = 14

Question 5

Pooja is half as old as Vinay was when Pooja was 22 years old. If Vinay is now 49 years old, find Pooja's current age.
When Pooja was 22 years old, that was 7 years ago
At that time, Vinay was 49 - 7 = 42 years old
Now Pooja is half of 42
Therefore, Pooja's current age = 42 ÷ 2 = 21

Question 6

Kashish is half as old as Peter was when Kashish was 17 years old. If Peter is now 35 years old, find Kashish's current age.
When Kashish was 17 years old, that was 5 years ago
At that time, Peter was 35 - 5 = 30 years old
Now Kashish is half of 30
Therefore, Kashish's current age = 30 ÷ 2 = 15

Question 7

Archana is half as old as Rani was when Archana was 23 years old. If Rani is now 49 years old, find Archana's current age.
When Archana was 23 years old, that was 7 years ago
At that time, Rani was 49 - 7 = 42 years old
Now Archana is half of 42
Therefore, Archana's current age = 42 ÷ 2 = 21

Question 8

Jaxson is half as old as Hailey was when Jaxson was 14 years old. If Hailey is now 30 years old, find Jaxson's current age.
When Jaxson was 14 years old, that was 10 years ago
At that time, Hailey was 30 - 10 = 20 years old
Now Jaxson is half of 20
Therefore, Jaxson's current age = 20 ÷ 2 = 10

Question 9

Angel is half as old as Michael was when Angel was 15 years old. If Michael is now 32 years old, find Angel's current age.
When Angel was 15 years old, that was 6 years ago
At that time, Michael was 32 - 6 = 26 years old
Now Angel is half of 26
Therefore, Angel's current age = 26 ÷ 2 = 13

Question 10

James is half as old as Sarita was when James was 15 years old. If Sarita is now 46 years old, find James's current age.
When James was 15 years old, that was 16 years ago
At that time, Sarita was 46 - 16 = 30 years old
Now James is half of 30
Therefore, James's current age = 30 ÷ 2 = 15

Question 11

Pankaj is half as old as Riddhima was when Pankaj was 19 years old. If Riddhima is now 45 years old, find Pankaj's current age.
When Pankaj was 19 years old, that was 13 years ago
At that time, Riddhima was 45 - 13 = 32 years old
Now Pankaj is half of 32
Therefore, Pankaj's current age = 32 ÷ 2 = 16

Question 12

Sadie is half as old as Uday was when Sadie was 14 years old. If Uday is now 58 years old, find Sadie's current age.
When Sadie was 14 years old, that was 26 years ago
At that time, Uday was 58 - 26 = 32 years old
Now Sadie is half of 32
Therefore, Sadie's current age = 32 ÷ 2 = 16

Question 13

Sumit is half as old as Vikas was when Sumit was 32 years old. If Vikas is now 51 years old, find Sumit's current age.
When Sumit was 32 years old, that was 5 years ago
At that time, Vikas was 51 - 5 = 46 years old
Now Sumit is half of 46
Therefore, Sumit's current age = 46 ÷ 2 = 23

Question 14

Ishaan is half as old as Luke was when Ishaan was 23 years old. If Luke is now 54 years old, find Ishaan's current age.
When Ishaan was 23 years old, that was 14 years ago
At that time, Luke was 54 - 14 = 40 years old
Now Ishaan is half of 40
Therefore, Ishaan's current age = 40 ÷ 2 = 20

Question 15

Manmohan is half as old as Chandan was when Manmohan was 28 years old. If Chandan is now 40 years old, find Manmohan's current age.
When Manmohan was 28 years old, that was 6 years ago
At that time, Chandan was 40 - 6 = 34 years old
Now Manmohan is half of 34
Therefore, Manmohan's current age = 34 ÷ 2 = 17

Question 16

Sahil is half as old as Utkarsh was when Sahil was 20 years old. If Utkarsh is now 46 years old, find Sahil's current age.
When Sahil was 20 years old, that was 8 years ago
At that time, Utkarsh was 46 - 8 = 38 years old
Now Sahil is half of 38
Therefore, Sahil's current age = 38 ÷ 2 = 19

Question 17

Dinesh is half as old as Sunita was when Dinesh was 22 years old. If Sunita is now 51 years old, find Dinesh's current age.
When Dinesh was 22 years old, that was 15 years ago
At that time, Sunita was 51 - 15 = 36 years old
Now Dinesh is half of 36
Therefore, Dinesh's current age = 36 ÷ 2 = 18

Question 18

Yogesh is half as old as Hardik was when Yogesh was 15 years old. If Hardik is now 46 years old, find Yogesh's current age.
When Yogesh was 15 years old, that was 12 years ago
At that time, Hardik was 46 - 12 = 34 years old
Now Yogesh is half of 34
Therefore, Yogesh's current age = 34 ÷ 2 = 17

Question 19

Jaideep is half as old as Mansi was when Jaideep was 19 years old. If Mansi is now 47 years old, find Jaideep's current age.
When Jaideep was 19 years old, that was 21 years ago
At that time, Mansi was 47 - 21 = 26 years old
Now Jaideep is half of 26
Therefore, Jaideep's current age = 26 ÷ 2 = 13

Question 20

Saurabh is half as old as Rakhi was when Saurabh was 20 years old. If Rakhi is now 34 years old, find Saurabh's current age.
When Saurabh was 20 years old, that was 6 years ago
At that time, Rakhi was 34 - 6 = 28 years old
Now Saurabh is half of 28
Therefore, Saurabh's current age = 28 ÷ 2 = 14
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