Q is as much younger than R as he is older than T. If the sum of the ages of R and T is 50 years, what is definitely the difference between R and Q's age?
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Q is as much younger than R as he is older than T. If the sum of the ages of R and T is 50 years, what is definitely the difference between R and Q's age?
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 25 years
- Data inadequate
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Data inadequate
R - Q = Q - T means Q = (R+T)/2 = 25. R's own age is not known, so R - Q cannot be found. Data inadequate.
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