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Question : Directions: The total age of a mother and her daughter is 60 years. The difference between their ages is 30 years. Find out the age of the mother.

Option 1: 40 years

Option 2: 45 years

Option 3: 50 years

Option 4: 55 years


Team Careers360 11th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 45 years


Solution : Let the age of the mother be A and the age of the daughter be B.

The total age of a mother and her daughter is 60 years ⇒ A + B = 60
The difference between their ages is 30 years ⇒ A – B = 30

On adding both the equations, the equation becomes –
⇒ A + B + A – B = 60 + 30
⇒ 2A = 90
⇒ A = 90 ÷ 2
⇒ A = 45

So, the age of the mother is 45 years. Hence, the second option is correct.

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