SOLUTION: Mary was 21 when her daughter Carol was born. Carol was 18 when her child was born. The child is now six years old. How old is Mary?
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Question 833321
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Mary was 21 when her daughter Carol was born. Carol was 18 when her child was born. The child
is now six years old. How old is Mary?
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JulietG(1812)
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Let's work this backward.
Child = 6 years
Add 18 for Carol = 24
Add 21 for Mary = 45