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Solution to Puzzle 133.  AGE PROBLEM

Facts:

Two years ago, Alice was twice the age of Cathy.  

Four years ago, Bill was twice the age of Cathy.  

Two years from now, Alice would be twice the age of Dan.  

Three years ago, Cathy was twice the age of Dan.  Mrs. Brown's current age is the sum of all her children's current age.  

Solution:

The following table shows their ages which satisfies the facts above.

Current ages:

Alice 12, Bill 10, Cathy 7, Dan 5.

Mrs. Brown's current age is 34 which the sum of the ages of the 4 children, 12+10+7+5.

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