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    Question

    The ratio of present age of A to that of B is 6:5 and

    the ratio of present age of A to that of C is 6:8. The average present age of A, B and C is 19 years. Find the age of B, after 5 years.
    A 25 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 22 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 24 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 26 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 20 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The ratio of present age of A, B and C = 6 : 5 : 8 (6x, 5x, 8x)   The average present age of A, B and C = 19 years => (6x + 5x + 8x)/3 = 19 => 19x = 57 => x = 3 The age of B, after 5 years = 5 × 3 + 5 = 20 years

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