Problema Solution

The sum of the ages of a woman and her daughter is 46 yrs in 4 yrs time, the ratio of their age will be 7:2. Find the present age

Answer provided by our tutors

In 4 years

Woman: 7x

Daughter: 2x

7x + 2x = 46+4*2

x =6

So

In 4 years

Woman: 42

Daughter: 12

Now

Woman: 38 yrs old

Daughter: 8 yrs old