Question

The sum of the present ages of the mother and her daughter is 80 years. The mother was thrice as old as her daughter when she was as old as her daughter is now, work out the present ages of mother and daughter.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the present age be x years, then:

Mother's Present Age = 3x

Daughter's Present Age = x

According to the question:

3x+x = 80

4x = 80

x = 80/4

x = 20 years

Hence, • Mother's Present Age = 3x = (3×20) = 60 years

• Daughter's Present Age = x = 20 years.