Question

Sally is 54 years old and her mother is 80, how many years ago was Sally’s mother times her age?​

Answer 1

GIVEN

• Sally is 54 years old and her mother is 80.

TO FIND

• How many years ago was Sally’s mother times her age

SOLUTION

Let the year be x.

ATQ

3(54 - x) = 80 - x

162 - 3x = 80 - x

2x = 82

x = 41

So, 41 years ago Sally’s mother age is 3 times her age.