Yinka is 24 years younger than her mother. Ten years ago, the mother was not less than 36 years old. What is the likely range of yinkas age
Let Y be Yinka's age and M be her mother's age.
We know that Y = M - 24 and M - 10 ≥ 36.
Substitute the first equation into the second equation:
M - 24 - 10 ≥ 36
M - 34 ≥ 36
M ≥ 70
Therefore, Yinka's mother is at least 70 years old.
Now, substitute M = 70 into the first equation to find Yinka's age:
Y = 70 - 24
Y = 46
Therefore, Yinka is either 46 years old.
So, the likely range of Yinka's age is between 46 years old.