Age of person

Question

Six years ago Cindy was twice as old as carole.In six years Carole will be as old as Cindy is now.find their ages now.

Answer 1

X is Cindy's age and Y is Carol's age as of right now

 

X-6 = 2(Y-6)

 

Y+6 = X

 

Y+6-6 = 2Y - 12

Y = 2Y - 12

0 = Y-12

Y=12

 

Carole is 12

Cindy is 18