John is 7 years older than half of his sister's age. If John is of 35 years , how old is his sister

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$Let the age of sister = x yrs Now, John' s age = (\frac{x}{2} + 7) yrs Now, according to question : \frac{x}{2} + 7 = 35 \Rightarrow \frac{x}{2} = 28 \Rightarrow x = 56 So, age of sister = 56 yrs$

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John is 7 years older than half of his sister's age. If John is of 35 years , how old is his sister

Let the age of sister = x yrsNow, John's age = x2 + 7 yrsNow, according to question : x2 + 7 = 35⇒x2 = 28⇒x = 56So, age of sister = 56 yrs

$Let the age of sister = x yrs Now, John' s age = (\frac{x}{2} + 7) yrs Now, according to question : \frac{x}{2} + 7 = 35 \Rightarrow \frac{x}{2} = 28 \Rightarrow x = 56 So, age of sister = 56 yrs$