题目
Exactly 8 years ago, Jim’s son was twice as old as Jim’s daughter. If Jim’s son is now 5 years older than his daughter, how old is Jim’s daughter now?
解析
恰好8年前,吉姆的儿子\( S \)的年龄是他女儿\( D \)的两倍
\( S - 8 = 2(D - 8) \)
现在儿子比女儿大5岁:
\( S = D + 5 \)
将\( S \)代入第一个方程
\( (D + 5) - 8 = 2(D - 8) \)
\( D - 3 = 2D - 16 \)
\( D = 13 \)
(验证:\( D \)现在13岁,8年前是5岁;\( S \)现在18岁(\( = D + 5 \)),8年前是10岁。10正好是当时5岁的两倍,验证正确。)
答案C