A mother is now three times as old as her child and is 33 years old. How old will the child be in 7 years?

Question: A mother is now three times as old as her child and is 33 years old. How old will the child be in 7 years?

1. 19 years
2. 18 years
3. 17 years
4. 20 years

Correct Answer: B — 18 years

Explanation: Divide the mother’s age by 3 for the child’s age now, then add the years.
Child after 7 years = 33 ÷ 3 + 7 = 18 years.