Shaun is 4 years older than her sister Charmaine. If the sum of their ages is 16 how old is Charmaine?

A) 4 years old

B) 6 years old

C) 8 years old

D) 10 years old

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Talan Holloway

15 February, 00:10

Shaun is 4 years older than her sister Charmaine. If the sum of their ages is 16 how old is Charmaine?

A) 4 years old

B) 6 years old

C) 8 years old

D) 10 years old

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April · Answer 1

I think the answer is like this:

Shaun:4 years older than Charmaine

Shaun + Charmaine = 16 years old

Shaun = 16-4

=12

Charmaine = 16-12

= 4 years old

Answer is A) 4 years old

Shaun is 4 years older than her sister Charmaine. If the sum of their ages is 16 how old is Charmaine?A) 4 years oldB) 6 years oldC) 8 years oldD) 10 years old

Shaun is 4 years older than her sister Charmaine. If the sum of their ages is 16 how old is Charmaine?

A) 4 years old

B) 6 years old

C) 8 years old

D) 10 years old