John Is 3 Times as Old as Martha

question 139

Multiple Choice

John is 3 times as old as Martha. Six years ago the sum of their ages was fifty-two. How old are they now?

• A) John is 48; Martha is 16
• B) John is 60; Martha is 20
• C) John is 63; Martha is 21
• D) John is 45; Martha is 15
• E) John is 51; Martha is 17

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