general math MCQ #869

A is two years older than B, and B is twice as old as C. If the sum of the ages of A, B, and

general math MCQ #869

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A is two years older than B, and B is twice as old as C. If the sum of the ages of A, B, and

    • A) 9 years
    • B) 10 years
    • C) is 27, how old is B? Ages 11 years
    • D) 12 years

    Answer: 10 years

    Explanation: Let C = c; then B = 2c and A = 2c + 2; summing to 27 gives 5c + 2 = 27, so c = 5 and B = 10 years.