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3 years ago

Kim is 12 years old. If her age is 25% of her mother’s age, how old is her mother?

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2 answers:

Andreas93 [3]3 years ago

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Answer: Her mom is 48 years old.

Step-by-step explanation:

12 = 1/4 of x (her mom's age)

12 divided by 1/4

12 x 4 = 48

1 1

x = 48

Rus_ich [418]3 years ago

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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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