SOLUTION: A mother is 2 and a half times older than her daughter, Mary.In 4 years time, the ratio of their age will be 3:1. Find the present age of the mother? Please help

Question 1044504: A mother is 2 and a half times older than her daughter, Mary.In 4 years time, the ratio of their age will be 3:1. Find the present age of the mother?
Please help
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y, Mother's age now
x, Mary's age now

Answer by MathTherapy(10553) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

A mother is 2 and a half times older than her daughter, Mary.In 4 years time, the ratio of their age will be 3:1. Find the present age of the mother?
Please help

Mother:
Be reminded that times OLDER means times AS OLD as the daughter.
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