Question

A is two years older than B who is twice as old as C. If the sum of the ages of A, B, and C is 27, how old is A?

Answer 1

Answer:

Let C be x

B=2x

A=2+2x

A.T.Q

(x)+(2x)+(2+2x)=27

x+2x+2+2x=27

5x=27-2

5x=25

x=25/5

x=5

Hence,A=2+2x=2+2×5=12 years old.