SOLUTION: Ellen is 11 years older than Maja. Last year Ellen was twice as old as Maja. How old is Maja now?

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Question 1187275: Ellen is 11 years older than Maja. Last year Ellen was twice as old as Maja. How old is Maja now?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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