A mother is now 4 times as old as her daughter. In 4 years, the mother will be six times as old as the daughter was, two years ago. How old is the daughter 2 years from now? 8 yrs old 6 yrs old 12 yrs old 10 yrs old

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A mother is now 4 times as old as her daughter. In 4 years, the mother will be six times as old as the daughter was, two years ago. How old is the daughter 2 years from now?

  1. 8 yrs old
  2. 6 yrs old
  3. 12 yrs old
  4. 10 yrs old
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