Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Sandeep is 2 years older than Pradeep. The sum of their ages is 106. How old is Pradeep?

  1. 54

  2. 53

  3. 45

  4. 52

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Let Pradeep's age be x. Sandeep is x+2 years old. Their sum is x + (x+2) = 106, which gives 2x = 104, so x = 52. Option D is correct. Option C (45) would make Sandeep 47, summing to only 92. Option B (53) would make Sandeep 55, summing to 108.