Question

A is two years older than b who is twice as old as


c. if the total of ages are of a,b and c be 27, then how old is b

Answer 1

,here is the solution

Answer 2

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Let C's age be x years.

Then, B's age = 2x years and 

A's age = (2x + 2) years

Given, 2x + 2 + 2x + x = 27

⇒ 5x + 2 = 27

⇒ 5x = 27 − 2 = 25

⇒ x = 5

∴ B's age = (2×5) years = 10 years.