A mother is five times older than her daughter. After 5 years, she would be 3 times older than her daughter. Find the mother's present age.

Options

A. 20 years
B. 22 years
C. 25 years
D. 29 years

Answer

C

Explanation

Suppose the present age of daughter = x years
Therefore, the present age of mother = 5x years
According to question,
`5x + 5 = 3 (x + 5)`
`implies5x+5=3x+15`
`implies5x-3x=15-5`
`implies2x=10`
`:.x=(10)/(2)=5`
Present age of years