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3. Joan murdered three people and received 3 twenty-year sentences, which must be served consecutively. She must complete seventy-five percent of her total sentence before she can receive parole. What is the first year that she can receive parole?
Joan has 60 years to serve, and 75% of 60 is 45. Therefore she must complete 45 years before she can get parole. After 45 years, she can receive parole on her next year, which is her 46th year.