Multiple choice

The sum of Monika and her Mother's age is 49 years. Seven years before the Mother's age was four times of Monika's age . Find the age of Monika.

  1. 35 Years

  2. 21 Years

  3. 12 Years

  4. 14 Years
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Explanation

Let Monika's age be M and her mother's age be N. From the problem: M + N = 49. Seven years ago, mother's age was four times Monika's age: (N - 7) = 4(M - 7). Solving gives N = 4M - 21. Substituting: M + 4M - 21 = 49, so 5M = 70, M = 14. Monika is 14 years old.

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