John Is 4 Times as Old as Martha

question 6

Multiple Choice

John is 4 times as old as Martha. Eight years ago the sum of their ages was sixty-nine. How old are they now?

• A)John is 88; Martha is 22
• B)John is 56; Martha is 14
• C)John is 60; Martha is 15
• D)John is 68; Martha is 17
• E)John is 76; Martha is 19

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