6. Peter is 12 years older than his brother John. Six years ago, Peter was four times as old as John. How old is John now? A. 10 B. 11 C. 15 D. 20

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6. Peter is 12 years older than his brother John. Six years ago, Peter was four
times as old as John.
How old is John now?
OA. 10
B. 11
C. 15
OD. 20
*
Transcribed Image Text:6. Peter is 12 years older than his brother John. Six years ago, Peter was four times as old as John. How old is John now? OA. 10 B. 11 C. 15 OD. 20 *
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