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Two Variables One equation given
C=3B

Statement 1= c+9=(3B+9)2
=> 2 variables and 2 equations . can solve. SUFFICIENT

Statement 2= c-6=7(B-6)
=> 2 variables and 2 equations . can solve. SUFFICIENT

Hence D.
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If Carl is 3 times as old as Bea, how old is Bea?

Given:
C = 3 * B --> 1)

(1) In nine years, Carl will be twice as old as Bea.
C + 9 = 2 * ( B + 9 ) --> 2)
2 Variables, 2 equations
Sufficient

(2) Six years ago, Carl was 7 times as old as Bea.
C - 6 = 7 * ( B - 6 ) --> 3)
2 Variables, 2 equations
Sufficient

Hence, D.
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