If Diana was 25 years old 5 years ago, how old will be she x years after?
A)30-x
B)20+x
C)30+x
D)x-30
E)x-20

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Work out this problem in two stage: first find the present age and then add x to find her age after x years.
Present age = 25 +5 = 30, so she will be 30+x after x years.
Key takeaway: Age related word problems are more based on logic than calculation. Some practice needs to be done to solve in a simple way.

If Diana Was 25 Years Old 5 Years Ago, How