Age word problem: Translate the statement into an equation and solve for Varun's present age. Statement: “One year from today, he will be twice as old as he was 12 years ago.” Choose the correct present age of Varun.

Let the present age be x years

Translate the condition One year from now ⇒ x + 1 Twelve years ago ⇒ x − 12 Equation: x + 1 = 2(x − 12)

Solve x + 1 = 2x − 24 25 = x

Verification Now: 25 ⇒ In a year: 26; 12 years ago: 13; 26 = 2 × 13 ✔

Final Answer 25 years