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Q: A is two years older than B who is twice as old as C. If the total of the ages of A, B and C be 27, then how old is B ?

1
10 yrs
2
11 yrs
3
12 yrs
4
13 yrs

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Answer : 1. "10 yrs"
Explanation :
Answer: A) 10 yrs Explanation: Let C's age be x years. Then, B's age = 2x years. A's age = (2x + 2) years. (2x + 2) + 2x + x = 27 5x = 25 => x = 5 Hence, B's age = 2x = 10 years.

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