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document.write( "My method of solution will be to re-tell the same story in more short sentences, to make their meaning absolutely clear to you.\r\n" );
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document.write( "(a)  Lilly is 8 years now and she is 5 years older than her brother.\r\n" );
document.write( "     How old is Lilly brother ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "     In this form, even a kindergarten alumni can answer the question.\r\n" );
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document.write( "(b)  Lilly is 8 years now and she is half as old as her sister.\r\n" );
document.write( "     How old is Lilly sister ?\r\n" );
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document.write( "     This time I am not sure about a kindergarten alumni.\r\n" );
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document.write( "     But a 2-nd grade student definitely can solve it on his (or her) own, without any help from outside.\r\n" );
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "It is exceptionally powerful and reliable method of solution to separate long twisted sentences in more short and clear parts.\r
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