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Sushma is 28 years older than her daughter. In 4 years she will be three times as old as her daughter. How old is the daughter now?

Competition practiceAverages & Ages
  • A10
  • B14
  • C12
  • D8

Step-by-Step Solution

Let the daughter be d. Then d + 28 + 4 = 3(d + 4), so d + 32 = 3d + 12 and d = 10 years.
Answer: A) 10

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