In 4 years, a mother will be 5 times as old as her daughter. At present, the mother is 9 times as old as the daughter. How old are the mother and daughter today?

Answer 1

daughter is X

mother is 9x

5(x+4) = 9x+4

5x + 20 = 9x + 4

20 = 4x + 4

16 = 4x

x=4

daughter is 4

mom is 36.

in 4 years, daughter is 8, mom is 40, which is 5 times.