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If Sarah was 21 years old exactly 5 years ago, how old was Larry exactly 9 years ago?

(1) Larry is now twice Sarah's age.

(2) Twelve years ago, Jill was 6 years older than Sarah and 20 years younger than Larry.


Statement 1:
L is now twice of S
Present age of S is 21+5=26
Present age of L = 2×26=52
Age of L 9 yrs ago = 52-9=43 - sufficient

Statement 2:
Twelve years ago, Jill was 6 years older than Sarah and 20 years younger than Larry
i.e. S is 6 yrs younger than J and L is 20 yrs older than J
=> L is 26 yrs older than S
But the age difference remains constant between any two people

Thus, at present, L is 26 yrs older than S
Present age of S is 21+5= 26
Present age of L is 26+26= 52
Age of L 9 yrs ago = 52-9=43 - sufficient

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