Question

Tracy’s mother is six times as old as she. If the sum of their ages is 28 years, how old is Tracy?

Answer 1

Tracy is 4 years old

Answer 2

4 years old

Explanation:

Tracy's age = x

Tracy's mother's age = 6x

x + 6x = 28

7x = 28

x = 4

Tracy is 4 years old