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11 March, 05:06

Maria's father is three times as old as Maria. Six years ago, father's age was

five times Maria's age. What are their ages?

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  1. 11 March, 05:24
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    Answer: Maria's age = 12

    Father's age = 36

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Let Maria's age be p and her father's age be q

    Then, we form equation from the question:

    Father's age (q) = 3 x p

    Therefore, q = 3p ... equation 1

    Six years ago,

    q - 6 = 5 (p - 6)

    q - 6 = 5p - 30

    q - 5p = - 30 + 6

    q - 5p = - 24 ... equation 2

    Insert the value of q = 3p into equation 2

    3p - 5p = - 24

    -2p = - 24

    Divide both sides by - 2

    p = - 24/-2

    p = 12

    If Maria"s age is 12, then Father's age (q) = 3p will be 3 x 12 = 36
  2. 11 March, 05:26
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    The dad is 36 and Maria is 12
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