Question

5 years ago Lakshmi's mother was 5 times her age. If her mother is now thrice as old as her,
Find their present ages.

Answer 1

Let the present are of Lakshmi be a

And her mother's present age be 3a

According to question ,

5(a-5) = 3a - 5

=> 5a - 25 = 3a - 5

=> 5a - 3a = 20

=> 2a = 20

=> a = 10

Lakshmi's present age = 10 years

Lakshmi's mother's age = 30 years