Jim is now twice as old as Fred, who is eight years older than Sam. Four years ago, Jim was four times as old as Sam. How old is Jim now?
Select:
A) 36  B) 40  C) 44  D) 48  E) 52
J = 2F = 2(S+8) = 2S+16   J-4 = 4*(S-4)   (2S+16)-4 = 4S-16   S = 14 and so J = 44   The answer is 44.
<result>C</result>
Jim is now twice as old as Fred, who is eight years older than Sam. Four years ago, Jim was four times as old as Sam. How old is Jim now?