Khadija is thrice as old as her daughter. The sum of their ages is 45. What is her daughter's age?

Answer: 12 years
Explanation

Khadija is thrice as old as her daughter, so:

K = 3D

The sum of their ages is 45:

K + D = 45

3D + D = 45

4D = 45

D = 45/4

D = 11.25 (12)

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