Verbal Reasoning - Arithmetic Reasoning - Discussion

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

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 5 of 6.

Baburao kola said: 1 decade ago

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

VENU said: 8 years ago

Thank you for your nice explanations.

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Sri said: 1 decade ago

Please give me explanation clearly.

Narayana beja said: 8 years ago

Thanks for the given explanation.

Rupa said: 7 years ago

Thanks for all your explanations.

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Sunil gampa said: 8 years ago

Thanks for the good explanation.

Bkm said: 1 decade ago

Your explanation detail clearly.

Ramanand said: 8 years ago

Good explanation. Thanks @Suma.

Ramlakhanchauhan said: 9 years ago

Yes, 71 it is the right answer.

Mercynag said: 9 years ago

Thanks for all the discussion.

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