Nicholas is 7 years older than his cousin. Three years ago, their total age was 43 years. What will be Nicholas’ age in 12 years

Question

Nicholas is seven years older than his cousin three years ago their total age was 43 years what will be Nicholas’s age and 12 years time

Answer 1

Let n be Nicholas’ age. His cousin is n-7 years old.

3 years ago they were n-3 and n-10 years old.

Their total age was n-3+n-10=43; 2n-13=43; 2n=56, n=28.

In 12 years’ time Nicholas will be 28+12=40 years old.