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Darrel’s baby sister was 8 pounds at birth. She gained 4 pounds each year. She now weighs 32 pounds. How old is she?

User David Hope
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She is 6 years old for her to be 32 pounds
User Adamclerk
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Subtract to find the weight she gained since birth.

32 - 8 = 24

Divide to see how many years passed.

24 / 4 = 6

Therefore, Darrel's baby sister is 6 years old.

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