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The age of a mother today is thrice that of her daughter. After 12 years , the age of the mother will be twice that of her daughter. The present age of the daughter is = ?

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Correct Answer: Option A
Let the daughter's age be x years.
Then, mother age = 3x years
3x + 12 = 2 (x + 12)
⇒ 3x + 12 = 2x + 24
⇒ x = 12
Present age of daughter = 12 years
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