Mother and daughter 2

The mother is 40 years older than her daughter. How old is the mother if her age is eight thirds age of daughter?

Result

m =  64

Solution:

Solution in text m =

m = 40 + d
m= 8/3d

d-m = -40
8d-3m = 0

d = 24
m = 64

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