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A is three times as old as B. C was twice-as old as A four years ago. In four years' time, A will be 31. What are the present ages of B and C ?5
Q: A is three times as old as B. C was twice-as old as A four years ago. In four years' time, A will be 31. What are the present ages of B and C ?
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Answer : 3. "9, 50"
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Answer: C) 9, 50 Explanation: Let the age of A = A, B = B and C = C From given A = 3B 4 years ago, C-4 = 2(A-4); After 4 years A + 4 = 31; A = 27;sub in above B, we get B = 9 C = 2(27 - 4) + 4 = 46 + 4 = 50 Hence B = 9yrs and C = 50yrs.