Aptitude - Problems on Ages - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Problems on Ages - General Questions (Q.No. 4)
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A is two years older than B who is twice as old as C. If the total of the ages of A, B and C be 27, then how old is B?
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Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let C's age be x years. Then, B's age = 2x years. A's age = (2x + 2) years.

(2x + 2) + 2x + x = 27

5x = 25

x = 5.

Hence, B's age = 2x = 10 years.

Discussion:
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Xyz abc said:   9 years ago
B = x, A = x+2, C = 1/2x.

Right?

Sagar said:   9 years ago
According to me, the answer is 9.

Chandra hero said:   3 years ago
B - A = A - C.
B = 20/2.
= 10.
(1)

Raheem said:   1 decade ago
Who is twice as old as c means?

Dhinu said:   9 years ago
Remember as "is" implies "=".

Rebekah said:   8 years ago
Can anyone explain 5x = 25?

Pranav said:   8 years ago
The right answer is 7.

Sairam.b said:   9 years ago
Thank you @Kalai.

Mihret said:   6 years ago
Thank you @Shan.


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