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  1. 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?
    2. A.

    7
    B.

    8
    C.

    9
    D.

    10
    E.

    11

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    Answer : Option D

    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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