SOLUTION: Mary is 35 years younger than Paul. Mark is half the age of Mary. Joy is 17 years older than Mark. If Joy is 35, how old is Paul?

Question 1170713: Mary is 35 years younger than Paul. Mark is half the age of Mary. Joy is 17 years older than Mark. If Joy is 35, how old is Paul?

Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Make calculations in this order:


    1)  from Joy to Mark

    2)  from Mark to Mary

    3)  from Mary to Paul.


Each calculation is simple arithmetic.

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