SOLUTION: A man is three years older than his wife and four times as old as his son.if the son attains an age of fifteen years after three years,what is the present age of the mother? a. 6

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Question 847169: A man is three years older than his wife and four times as old as his son.if the son attains an age of fifteen years after three years,what is the present age of the mother?
a. 60 years
b. 51 years
c. 48 years
d.45 years
e. 65 years
Answer by nursenr79(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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(m+3)=w
(m x4)=s
15 x4=60
wife is 57 but will be 60 in 3 years