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Solve the riddle:
When asked how old she was, Mamie replied, “In two years I will be twice as old as I was five years ago.” How old is she?

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Answer:

She's 12 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

In 2 years, she'll be 14. If you subtract 12 by 5, you'll get 7. That is double.

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