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    Question

    A is 2 years older than B while C is 3 years younger

    than B. The ratio of age of A, 5 years hence and age of B, 4 years ago is 5:4. What was age of C, 10 years ago?
    A 41 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 43 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 30 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 35 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the present age of B be x years. A’s present age = (x + 2) years C’s present age = (x - 3) years According to question, => [(x + 2) + 5]/(x -4) = 5/4 => x = 48 C’s age, 10 years ago = (48 - 3) – 10 = 35 years

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