Multiple choice

Monica's father was 38 years old when Monica was born, while her mother's age was 36 when her four-year-old younger sister was born. What is the difference between the ages of their parents?

  1. 4 years

  2. 6 years

  3. 2 years

  4. 8 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

When Monica was born, father was 38. When Monica was 4, her sister was born and mother was 36. So father was 38 + 4 = 42 when sister was born. Age difference = 42 - 36 = 6 years.

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