engineering intelligence MCQ #278

A is 3 times as old as B. Three years ago, A was 4 times as old as B. What is A's current age?

engineering intelligence MCQ #278

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A is 3 times as old as B. Three years ago, A was 4 times as old as B. What is A's current age?

    • A) 24
    • B) 27
    • C) 30
    • D) 21

    Answer: 27

    Explanation: Let B's age be x, then A's age is 3x. Three years ago, 3x - 3 = 4(x - 3). Solving gives x = 9, so A's age is 27.