Question

Sharon celebrated her ${16}^{th}$ birthday $x$ years ago. How old would she be in $z$ years time ?

• A. $x-16+z$
• B. $16+x-z$
• C. $16+x+z$
• D. $16-x+z$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $16+x+z$

Since Sharon celebrated her ${16}^{th}$ birthday $x$ years ago
Therefore her present age $=16+x$ years.
After $z$ years his age will be $z$ more than present age i.e $16+x+z$ years.
Option $C$ is correct.