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?

Question: 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?

1. 21 years
2. 19 years
3. 22 years
4. 20 years

Correct Answer: D — 20 years

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.