SOLUTION: A 27-year old mother has a 5-year old daughter. In how many years will the mother be three times as old as her daughter? A.4 B.6 C.9 D. 15 E.None of these

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Question 264924: A 27-year old mother has a 5-year old daughter. In how many years will the mother be three times as old as her daughter?
A.4 B.6 C.9 D. 15 E.None of these

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The age difference is 22. The integers will be 3:1, so 22 is 2 times the age of the daughter, --> the daughter will be 11.
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-->B, in 6 years.