SOLUTION: Amy is 35 years younger than Diana. Nina is half of Amy's age. Louise is 17 years older than Nina. If Louise is 35 years old, how old is Diana?

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Question 1160446: Amy is 35 years younger than Diana. Nina is half of Amy's age. Louise is 17 years older than Nina. If Louise is 35 years old, how old is Diana?
Answer by ikleyn(52776) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve the problem, moving back up . . .


Louise is 35 years old   ---->


Nina is 35 - 17 = 18  ---->


Amy is 2*18 = 36 years old  ---->


Diana is 36 + 35 = 71 years old.    ANSWER