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If two-thirds of a women’s age is 42, how old is she

User Padis
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Answer:

63

Explanation:

42 / 2 = 21

21 * 3 = 63

If 42 is two thirds, then one third is 21 because (2/3) / 2 = 1/3.

If 21 is one third, then the whole is 63 because (1/3) * 3 = 1.

User Nashihu
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Answer: 63

Explanation:

You can put this solution on YOUR website! Hi there, 2/3 = 42. Multiply 42 by 3 = 126. Divide 126 by 2 = 63. The lady's age. 63yrs old. Proof: 2/3 x 63

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