Problema Solution
The sum of Ben and carol's age is 36. Nine years ago, Ben was twice as old as Carol. How old is each now?
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Let Carol's age be X
Ben's age is 2X from the second statement
Given both the sum of ages is 36
X + 2X = 36
3X = 36
X = 12 years
Carols age is 12 years
Bens age is 24 years