A mother is now three times as old as her child and is 36 years old. How old will the child be in 8 years?

A) 21 years

B) 19 years

C) 22 years

D) 20 years

Answer: D

Explanation: Divide the mother’s age by 3 for the child’s age now, then add the years.
Child after 8 years = 36 ÷ 3 + 8 = 20 years.