Question

Devi’s mother is three times as old as Devi. Five years ago, Devi’s mother was four times as old as Devi was then. Find their present ages

Answer 1

Devi's present age = 15 years

Devi's Mother's present age = 45 years

Explanation:

Let the present age of Devi be x years.

Therefore, mother's present age = 3x

Five years ago:

Devi's age = (x - 5) years

Mother's age =( 3x - 5) years

According to the given condition:

Five years ago:

Devi's mother's age = 4 times Devi's age

3x - 5 = 4( x - 5)

3x - 5 = 4x - 20

20 - 5 = 4x - 3x

15 = x

x = 15 years

3x = 3* 15 = 45 years

Hence,

Devi's present age = 15 years

Devi's Mother's present age = 45 years