SOLUTION: Marta's mother is 5 times as old as Marta. Marta's mother is 25. How old is Marta? In a few years, Marta's mother will be 3 times as old as Marta. How old will Marta be then?

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Question 59291This question is from textbook Everyday Mathematics Volume 1 Grade 6
: Marta's mother is 5 times as old as Marta. Marta's mother is 25. How old is Marta?
In a few years, Marta's mother will be 3 times as old as Marta. How old will Marta be then?
How old will Marta's mother be?
This question is from textbook Everyday Mathematics Volume 1 Grade 6

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to find out marta's age find the square root of 25, which is 5. In 5 years, Marta's mom will be 30, and Marta will be 10. 10 times 3=30.