Question

olivia is three times Daisys age now. in 5 years time, olivia will be twice daisys age then. how old is daisy now

Answer 1

Answer:

10

Step-by-step explanation:

If Daisy is originally 5 years old, then Olivia would be three times her age which is 15 years old.

After 5 years pass, Daisy will be 10 years old and Olivia will be 20 years old, making Olivia twice as old as Daisy now.

Answer 2

Answer:

Daisy is 5 years old NOW

Step-by-step explanation:

D=Daisy's age, O=Olivia's age

O=3D

O+5=2(D+5)

O+5=2D+10

O=2D+5

2D+5=3D

D=5