Problems on Ages Practice Test 2 with solutions

Question : 7 of 10

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A is two years older than B, who is twice as old as C. If the sum of the ages of A, B and C be 27, then the age of B in years is:

Solution:

Let the ages of A, B and C are (x + 2), x and

x/2

years respectively, then
x + 2 + x +

x/2

= 27
⇒

{5x}/2

= 25
∴ x =

{2×25}/{5}

= 10 years

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