Guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 In 1936, my age was equal to the last two digits of my birth year. My grandfather said that it was true for him also. Then, the sum of my age and my grandfather’s age in 1936 was ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) The sum is 86. Solution: For you: 36-x=x 36=2x 18=x You are 18 in 1936, born in 1918 Grandpa: 136-x=x 136=2x x=68 Grandpa is 68 in 1936, born in 1868 68+18=86 Edited April 13, 2009 by wafflechip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 The sum is 86. Solution: For you: 36-x=x 36=2x 18=x You are 18 in 1936, born in 1918 Grandpa: 136-x=x 136=2x x=68 Grandpa is 68 in 1936, born in 1868 68+18=86 Correct answer but still something is missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Correct answer but still something is missing Is the year significant? 1936 was a leap year, But I don't know how that would fit in. Also, you'd have to assume that both people have already had their birthday in 1936. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest Posted April 13, 2009 Report Share Posted April 13, 2009 Is the year significant? 1936 was a leap year, But I don't know how that would fit in. Also, you'd have to assume that both people have already had their birthday in 1936. Actually you have to show that this is the only possible answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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In 1936, my age was equal to the last two digits of my birth year. My grandfather said that it was true for him also. Then, the sum of my age and my grandfather’s age in 1936 was ?
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