Question

A is five years older than B who is twice as old as C. If the total of the ages of A.
B and Cbe 49. then how old is B?
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Answer 1

Answer:

17.6 years

Explanation:

Given,

A = B + 5

B = 2C

So, A = 2C + 5

Also, A + B + C = 49

⇒ (2C + 5) + 2C + C = 49

⇒ 5C + 5 = 49

⇒ C = 44/5

∴ B = 2C = 88/5

     = 17.6 years.

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