34 (the sum) divided by 2 (people) = 17Now, account for the "4" difference, while maintaining the sumof 34.In other words, add "1" to one age, while subtracting "1" fromthe other until the difference is "4".19 + 15 = 3419 - 15 = 4However, the question is asking for the product of the ages.19 x 15 = 285.285