Question

Michael is 25 years younger than his father. The sum of their ages is 53. What is Michael's age?

Answer 1

`14`

Explanation:

Let the father's age be `x`,
`=>` Michael's age = `x-25`
`=> x-25+x=53`
`=> 2x=53+25`
`=> 2x=78`
`=> x=39`

Hence, Michael's age `=x-25=39-25=14`