Paul is two years younger than Patricia. Daniel is 25% older than Patricia. Ten years ago, Daniel was 50% older than Patricia. How old is Paul currently?
In this question, you can get 3 formula which was 1. Paul = Patricia - 2 2. Daniel = Patricia * 1.25 3. Daniel - 10 = (Patricia-10) * 1.5 Daniel - 10 = 1.5 Patricia - 15 Daniel= 1.5 Patricia -5
If you insert the 2nd equation into the 3rd, then you will get 1.25 Patricia = 1.5 Patricia -5 0.25 Patricia = 5 Patricia = 20
Then insert the result into 1st equation Paul = Patricia - 2= 20-2= 18 years