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Grandma Annie is 80 years old. This is 20 years less than 4 times the age of Ashley. How old is Ashley?

User Aleien
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Answer:

Annie is 25.

Explanation:

Work backwards. 80+20=100. 100÷4=25. Annie is 25. Let's check:

25x4=100

100-20=80

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