Question

    TYPE K

    A is 6 years older than B and B is 12 years younger than

    C. If the sum of the ages of A, B and C is 51 years, then what is B’s age after 5 years?
    A 21 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 19 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    => A – B = 6 => C – B = 12 A + B + C = 51 According to question, => 6 + B + B + 12 + B = 51 => 3B = 33 => B = 11 years After 5 years B’s age = 11 + 5 = 16 years

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