Question

Ann is 3 years older than Marcy who is 6 years older than Ellen if Ellen is 31 years old what is Ann’s age

Answer 1

Ann's age is 40

Explanation:

Let A represent Ann

Let M represent Marcy

Let E represent Ellen

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Ann: m + 3

Marcy: E + 6

Ellen: 31

Marcy = 31 + 6 = 37

Marcy is 37 years old!

Ann is 3 years older than Marcy

37 + 3 = 40

Ann is 40 years old!