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Question 1116671: Christine is 6 years older than her brother scott. six years ago, she was twice his age. what is her age now?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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This problem is for mental solution. 

It is obvious from the condition that 6 years ago Christine was 12, while her brother was 6 years old.


Hence they are 18 and 12 years old now.

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