A mother is now three times as old as her child and is 27 years old. How old will the child be in 5 years?

A) 15 years

B) 14 years

C) 13 years

D) 16 years

Answer: B

Explanation: Divide the mother’s age by 3 for the child’s age now, then add the years.
Child after 5 years = 27 ÷ 3 + 5 = 14 years.