The present age of a mother is three times that of her daughter. Five years ago, the mother was four times as old as her daughter. Find the mother's present age (in years).
Competition practiceAverages & Ages
A42
B45
C36
D48
Step-by-Step Solution
With daughter = d,3d−5=4(d−5) gives d=15, so mother = 3×15=45 years.
Answer: B) 45
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