Question

    The ratio of the ages of a mother and her daughter is 8:3,

    respectively. If the difference between their ages is 15 years, then find the age of the daughter.
    A 9 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 18 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 27 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the ages of the mother and daughter be '8x' years and '3x' years, respectively.

    ATQ:

    '8x' - '3x' = 15

    Or, 5x = 15

    Or, 'x' = 3

    Therefore, the age of the daughter = 3x = 3 × 3 = 9 years

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