Question

Mrs Jain is 5 times as old as her daughter. Six year later she will be three times as old as her daughter. Find the present age if Mrs jain.

Answer 1

Miss Jain's age at the present time is 30 and her daughter is 6. 5 times the age of her daughter is her age. After 6 years, her daughter's age will be 12 and 3 times of it is her age which is 36.
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Answer 2

5x+6 = 3x
5x +3x = 6
8x = 6
x = 8\6
x = 4\3