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Question 875208: rose is thrice as old as her daughter .In 5 years to come the sum of their ages will be 70 years. How old is the mother now
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
In five years...
(3x+5) + (x+5) = 70
4x = 60
x = 15, daughter's age now. Mother is 45
CHECKING our answer***In 5 years...
50 + 20 = 70
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