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A is two years older than B who is twice as old as C. If the total of the ages of A, B and C be 27, the how old is B?

A. 7 B. 8 C. 9 D. 10 Answer: Option D
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Solution(By Apex Team)

Let C’s age be x years. Then, B’s age = 2x years. A’s age = (2x + 2) years. ∴ (2x + 2) + 2x + x = 27 ⇒ 5x = 25 ⇒ x = 5. Hence, B’s age = 2x = 10 years.