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Arithmetic Reasoning

The total of the ages of Amar, Akbar and Anthony is 80 years. What was the total of their ages three years ago ?

71 years

72 years

74 years

77 years

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Required sum = (80 - 3 x 3) years = (80 - 9) years = 71 years.

Discussion:

58 comments Page 3 of 6.

William said: 1 decade ago

I understand the solution to problem, 80-(3.3) = 71 answer.

Baburao kola said: 1 decade ago

They are 3x3 years ago = 9.
80 - 9 = 71.

MUSTHAFA said: 1 decade ago

Good explanation keep it up.

Ravi said: 10 years ago

Thank you friends.

Amrita said: 10 years ago

If their total ages now 80 then three years ago their total ages would be 80-3 = 77.

So, why not 77 is correct?

Prasad said: 10 years ago

In the question mentioned their total age in three years ago. Thank you friends nice question.

Ramlakhanchauhan said: 9 years ago

Yes, 71 it is the right answer.

LAKSHMI said: 9 years ago

Thank you friends, for giving a clear and good explanation.

Russ said: 9 years ago

So to get the right answer, all we do subtract 3 from each person to get 71?

Mercynag said: 9 years ago

Thanks for all the discussion.

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