SOLUTION: A mother is 2 and a half times older than her daughter, Mary.In 4 years time, the ratio of their age will be 3:1. Find the present age of the mother? Please help

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Question 1044504: A mother is 2 and a half times older than her daughter, Mary.In 4 years time, the ratio of their age will be 3:1. Find the present age of the mother?
Please help
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) About Me  (Show Source):
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y, Mother's age now
x, Mary's age now
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Answer by MathTherapy(10553) About Me  (Show Source):
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A mother is 2 and a half times older than her daughter, Mary.In 4 years time, the ratio of their age will be 3:1. Find the present age of the mother?
Please help
Mother: highlight_green%28matrix%281%2C2%2C+56%2C+years-old%29%29

Be reminded that 2%261%2F2 times OLDER means 3%261%2F2 times AS OLD as the daughter.