Question 759037
Q:
The average age of a woman and her daughter is 19 years. The ratio of their ages
is 16 : 3. What is the age of the daughter?
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A:
Let x = age of daughter
{{{(16x + 3x)/2}}} = 19
19x = 2(19)
x = 2
The daughter is {{{highlight(2)}}} years old.