Question

5 years ago, the ratio of ages of A to that of B was 2 : 3. C is 12 years older than A and 12 years younger than B. What is C’s present age?

• A. 65 years
• B. 52 years
• C. 56 years
• D. 63 years

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 65 years

5 years ago, the ratio of ages of A to that of B = 2 : 3(2x, 3x) C = 12 + A C = B – 12 12 + A = B -12 B – A = 24 3x-2x= 24 x= 24 5 years ago, A = 48, B = 72 Present age of A = 53, B = 77 C’s present age = 77 – 12 = 65 years