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Arnold and Danny are two twin brothers that are celebrating their birthday. The product of their ages today is smaller by 9 from the product of their ages a year from today. What is their age today?

A. 2.
B. 4.
C. 5.
D. 7.
E. 9.

ad = (a+1) (d+1) -9

0= a+d-8

a+d = 8

a=d (as they are twin brothers)

a=d=4

B is the answer
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Arnold and Danny are two twin brothers that are celebrating their birthday. The product of their ages today is smaller by 9 from the product of their ages a year from today. What is their age today?

A. 2.
B. 4.
C. 5.
D. 7.
E. 9.

If we let Arnold's and Danny’s age today = n, then their ages one year from today will be (n + 1). Thus, we have:

n^2 + 9 = (n + 1)(n + 1)

n^2 + 9 = n^2 + 2n + 1

8 = 2n

4 = n

Answer: B
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