- A8
- B12
- C10
- D15
Step-by-Step Solution
With mother m and daughter d, m + d = 50 and m − 5 = 7(d − 5). Substituting m = 50 − d gives 45 − d = 7d − 35, so d = 10 years.
Answer: C) 10
The sum of the present ages of a mother and her daughter is 50 years. Five years ago, the mother's age was seven times the daughter's age. Find the daughter's present age.
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