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The sum of the ages of a mother and her daughter is 60 years. Six years ago, the mother was five times as old as her daughter. Find the daughter's present age (in years).

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  • A12
  • B14
  • C10
  • D15

Step-by-Step Solution

Let daughter = D, mother = 60 - D. (60 - D - 6) = 5(D - 6) gives 54 - D = 5D - 30, so D = 14.
Answer: B) 14

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