SOLUTION: 10 years ago Ashraf's mother was four times older than her daughter. After 10 years, the mother will be twice older than daughter. The present age of Ashraf is?
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Question 963807: 10 years ago Ashraf's mother was four times older than her daughter. After 10 years, the mother will be twice older than daughter. The present age of Ashraf is? Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A=Ashraf's age; M=mother's age
M-10=4(A-10)
M-10=4A-40
M=4A-30 Use this to substitute for M below.
M+10=2(A+10)
M+10=2A+20
M=2A+10 Substitute for M from above.
4A-30=2A+10 Add 30 to each side
4A=2A+40 Subtract 2A from each side.
2A=40 Divide each side by 2.
A=20 ANSWER: Ashraf is 20 years old.
CHECK:
M=4A-30=4(20)-30=80-30=50 Mother is 50 years old.
M+10=2(A+10)
50+10=2(20+10)
60=2(30)
60=60
