Question 1
Kavita is 2 times as old as Brijesh. 6 years ago, the sum of their ages was 39. How old is Brijesh now?
Let Brijesh = x, then Kavita = 2x
6 years ago: (2x - 6) + (x - 6) = 39
(2+1)x - 12 = 39
(3)x = 51
x = 17
6 years ago: (2x - 6) + (x - 6) = 39
(2+1)x - 12 = 39
(3)x = 51
x = 17