Question
A is 5 years younger to B, and B is 3 times older than
C. If C was 10 years old four years ago, what will be the age of A after 6 years?Solution
• C’s age four years ago was 10 years, so the current age of C = 10 + 4 = 14 years. • B is 3 times older than C, so the age of B = 3 × 14 = 42 years. • A is 5 years younger than B, so the age of A = 42 - 5 = 37 years. • After 6 years, A’s age will be = 37 + 6 = 43 years.
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