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Sharon is the youngest in her family. Her sister Anne is 3 years older than she is. Her brother Tom is 5 years older than Anne. The sum of their ages is 62.

How old is Sharon?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Let Sharon's age = x
Anne = x-3 [Because, Anne is younger]
Tom = (x-3) + 5 = x+2 [5 years older than Anne]
Sum = x + x-3 + x+2 = 3x - 1 = 62
3x-1 = 62 [Solve this, and you'll get Sharon's age.]