Marta is 10 years old. Her mother is 4 times as old as Marta. How old will Marta's mother be in 6 years?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 46 years
- Step 1: The mother is years old now, so in 6 years she will be . Answer: 46 years. Why not the others: 40 years: gives the age now. 16 years: gives the child's age later. 100 years: multiplies by the wrong number.
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