HiSET Math Test Prep

Answer: c - 25

There’s a 2-year difference between the boys. Benny leaves to join the service at 20 and 7 years pass, making him 27. That means Albert is 25. Note that it’s irrelevant that he’s been out of the service for 5 years.

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