SOLUTION: Maria is 44 years old. Her daughter is 8 years old. In how many years will Maria be double her daughter age?

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Question 1112113: Maria is 44 years old. Her daughter is 8 years old. In how many years will Maria be double her daughter age?
Answer by greenestamps(13200) About Me  (Show Source):
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The difference in their ages is 36 years; it always will be.

So Maria will be twice her daughter's age when she is 72 and her daughter is 36.

Since she is now 44, it will be 28 years from now when she is double her daughter's age.