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The sum of the ages of Marry and her mother is 58. Her mother is 10years more than twice as old as Marry. How old are Marry and her mother?
The sum of the ages of Marry and her mother is 58. Her mother is 10years more than twice as old as Marry. How old are Marry and her mother?
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Mary 16; Mother 42.
Assuming Mary's age to be x, Her mother's age should be 2x+10:
Total age of Mary and her mother =3x +10.
3x + 10 = 58; 3x = 48; 1x = 16.
Mary's age(x) =16; Her mother's age(2x+10)=42.