Age Puzzle

Mia is twice as old as Leo. In 5 years, the sum of their ages will be 40. How old is Leo now?

Hint: Write their ages now as L and 2L.

Answer

10 years old.

L + 2L + 10 = 40, so 3L = 30 and L = 10. Mia is 20.

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