Question

The present age of mother is twice the age of daughter. 8 years later their ages would be as 7:4. Find the daughters present age?

Answer 1

Answer:

daughter=24

mother=48

Step-by-step explanation:

let age of daughter be x

age of mother=2x

8 yrs later,

2x+8=7y

x+8=4y

2x+8=7y

2x+16=8y

2x=7y-8

2x=8y-16

7y-8=8y-16

8y-7y=16-8

y=8

x=24

daughter=24

mother=48