Six years ago, a mother was four times as old as her daughter. The mother is 38 now. How old is the daughter now?

Correct answer: D. 14 years old

Six years ago the mother was 32, so the daughter was 8 then. Now the daughter is 8 + 6 = 14. Remember to add the years back after solving for the past age.

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The correct answer is D. 14 years old

Six years ago the mother was 32, so the daughter was 8 then. Now the daughter is 8 + 6 = 14. Remember to add the years back after solving for the past age.

Topic: Age and Number Problems MCQs · Subject: Numerical Ability