The total age now is 44. In 6 years, Mrs Mariam is 3 times her son.<br><br>[[model:questions/solutions/q4196.png]]<br><br>• Let son now = 1 unit; Mrs Mariam now = 44 − 1u<br>• In 6 yrs: son = 1u + 6, Mrs = 50 − 1u<br>• 50 − 1u = 3(1u + 6) → 50 − 1u = 3u + 18<br>• 32 = 4u → 1u = 8 (son); Mrs = 44 − 8 = 36<br><br>Mrs. Mariam is 36 years old.<br>Check: Son 8; total now 44. In 6 yrs: Mrs 42, son 14; 42 = 3 × 14. ✓