- A15
- B20
- C18
- D12
Step-by-Step Solution
Let daughter = D, mother = 60 − D. (60 − D − 5) = 4(D − 5) gives 55 − D = 4D − 20, so 5D = 75, D = 15.
Answer: A) 15
The sum of the present ages of a mother and her daughter is 60 years. Five years ago, the mother was four times as old as her daughter. Find the daughter's present age (in years).
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