Question

Mrs. Robert is 3 times as old as har son

The sum of their ages is 48 years. How
old was Mrs. Roberts when her son was born?

Answer 1

24

Explanation:

3x+x=48

4x=48

x=48/4

x=12

Mrs. robert=3x=3*12=36

when her son was born she was =36-12=24