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The ratio of the present ages of a mother and her daughter is 4:1. After 10 years, the ratio will become 7:3. Find the present age of the mother (in years).

Competition practiceRatio, Proportion & Mixtures
  • A32
  • B36
  • C40
  • D28

Step-by-Step Solution

Let ages be and gives , so and the mother's age = .
Answer: A) 32

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