Question 171

Mrs. Lata was 3 times as old as her son 8 years ago. Their total age is 64 years now. How old (in years) is Mrs. Lata now?

Solution

Let Mrs. Lata's age = $$x$$ years

=> Son's age = $$(64-x)$$ years

According to ques,

=> $$3(64-x-8)=(x-8)$$

=> $$3(56-x)=x-8$$

=> $$168-3x=x-8$$

=> $$3x+x=168+8$$

=> $$4x=176$$

=> $$x=\frac{176}{4}=44$$ years

=> Ans - (D)

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