Question

Sally is 54 years old and her mother is 80, how many years ago was Sally’s mother times her age?

Answer 1

Answer: 41 years

Explanation:

I reckon the question is asking when her mother was 3 times her age.
S = 54
M = 80
54 - 41 = 13
80 - 41 = 39
39/13 = 3

Answer 2

Answer: 41 years ago, when Sally was 13 and her mother was 39.