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:
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Bhaskar Rishi said:   1 decade ago
= 80 - (amar3+akbar3+anthony3).

= 80 - (9 their ages).

= 71.

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

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

Upender said:   1 decade ago
I don't understand. Can you please explain once again?

Suresh manda said:   1 decade ago
= 80 - (amar3 + akbar3 + anthony3).

= 80 - 9.

= 71.

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

Venkata rami naidu said:   9 years ago
71 years is correct.

I also got the same answer.

Alekhya said:   9 years ago
Super explanation @Bhaskar Rishi & @Deep Dey.

Keerthi said:   9 years ago
Thank you all for giving a clear solution.

Fegor said:   3 years ago
Thanks everyone for explaining the answer.
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