Question 32

Jina is 24 years younger than her mother. Eight years hence her mother’s age will be 3 times her age. What is Jina's mother present age (in years)?

Let the ages of Jina and his Mother be 'j' and 'm' respectively
m=j+24
m+8=3(j+8)
j+32=3j+24
2j=8
j=4 years
m=24+4=28 years

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