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    Question

    The average age of A, B and C is 25 years, while the

    average age of B, A and D is 23 years. If the ratio of the age of C and D is 5:3, respectively, then find the age of D.
    A 9 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 7 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 5 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 3 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sum of ages of A, B and C = 25 ├Ч 3 = 75 years Sum of ages of B, A and D = 23 ├Ч 3 = 69 years So, C тАУ D = 75 тАУ 69 = 6 years Let the age of C and D be 5x and 3x years, respectively. 5x тАУ 3x = 6 2x = 6 x = 3 So, age of D = 3x = 9 years.

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