Twelve years ago, Thea was 7years old. In 8 years, Thea will be three times younger than Nancy. Nancy is two years younger than Cindy. How old is Nancy now?

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Caroline Stark

2 September, 11:04

Twelve years ago, Thea was 7years old. In 8 years, Thea will be three times younger than Nancy. Nancy is two years younger than Cindy. How old is Nancy now?

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Gemma Lee · Answer 1

Part of this question contradicts itself, so I'm not sure what answer it's looking for.

12 + 7 = 19

19 + 8 = 27

27/3 = 9

So that makes perfect sense, but then it says "Nancy is two years younger than Cindy."

There is no possible way that can be true and Thea can be 3x older than her.

Something is wrong here.