Question

The sum of the ages of a mother and daughter is 50 years. Also, 5 years ago, the mother's age was 7 times the age of the daughter. The present ages of the mother and daughter respectively are :

Answer 1

after 5 years both age become 5 years more so 50+5+5=60
7x+ x= 60
x= 60/8=7.5

7x= 7.5×7=52.5

present age = 2.5 and 47.5

I guess!

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the age of daughter be x years.

Then, the age of mother will be (50 - x) years.

According to Question now,

➳ 7(x - 5) = 50 - x - 5

➳ 7x - 35 = 45 - x

➳ 7x + x = 45 + 35

➳ 8x = 80

➳ x = 10 years

Therefore,

• Present Age of daughter = x = 10 years

• Present Age of mother = 50 - x = 40 years.