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A mother is now three times as old as her daughter. 5 years ago, she was four times as old as her daughter. What is the current age of the daughter? -

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Question

A mother is now three times as old as her daughter. 5 years ago, she was four times as old as her daughter. What is the current age of the daughter?

Options

  • 12 years

  • 20 years

  • 16 years

  • 15 years

MCQ

Solution

15 years

Explanation:

Let the current age of the daughter be x.

∴ The mother's current age = 3x

5 years ago,

Age of daughter = (x – 5) years

Age of mothers = (3x – 5) years

We know,

(3x – 5) = 4(x – 5)

⇒ 3x – 5 = 4x – 20

⇒ x = 15

∴ Age of the daughter = 15 years.

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