Question

The total of the ages of amar, akbar and anthony is 80 years. what was the total of their ages three years ago

Answer 1

the total ages of ajar, akbar and anthony before three years ago is 71.

Answer 2

Let their ages be s , t and u

• s + t + u = 80

Their ages 3 years ago were

• s + t + u - 9

We know that

• s + t + u = 80

Thus, their ages 3 years ago were

• 80 - 9 $\rightarrow$ 71

$\therefore$ Their ages 3 years ago were 71 years ✔️