Question

5. Ana's age is twice the age of Lorna. If the sum of their ages is no more than 72, find the age of

Answer 1

Ana’s age x
Lorna’s age y

x=2•y

x+y ≤72

2•y+y =72
3y =72
y =72/3
y =24 Lorna’s age

x=2•y
x=2•24
x=48 Ana’ age

48+24 ≤72
72 ≤72

Answer 2

Answer:

Ana:48

Lorna:24

Together they are a total of 72 yrs old