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Meera's mother is 4 times as old as Meera. Ten years from now, the mother will be only twice as old as Meera. How old is Meera now (in years)?

Competition practiceAverages & Ages
  • A5
  • B10
  • C8
  • D15

Step-by-Step Solution

Let Meera be m, so her mother is 4m. Then 4m + 10 = 2(m + 10), so 2m = 10 and m = 5.
Answer: A) 5

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