Verbal Reasoning - Arithmetic Reasoning - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Arithmetic Reasoning - Section 1 (Q.No. 1)
1.
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 4 of 6.

LAKSHMI said:   9 years ago
Thank you friends, for giving a clear and good explanation.

Ramlakhanchauhan said:   9 years ago
Yes, 71 it is the right answer.

Prasad said:   10 years ago
In the question mentioned their total age in three years ago. Thank you friends nice question.

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?

Ravi said:   10 years ago
Thank you friends.

MUSTHAFA said:   1 decade ago
Good explanation keep it up.

Baburao kola said:   1 decade ago
They are 3x3 years ago = 9.
80 - 9 = 71.

William said:   1 decade ago
I understand the solution to problem, 80-(3.3) = 71 answer.

Balz said:   1 decade ago
Guys, just note that total of the ages carefully.

Atif said:   1 decade ago
This model question are very use full in competitive exams thanks to giving good explanation in simple method.


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