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The ages of A, B and C together total 185 years. B is twice as old as A and C is !7 years older than A. Then, the respective ages of A, B and C are:
Answer: Option D
- Let A's age be X years
B's age be 2X years
C's age = (X + 17) years
According to the question,
X + 2X + (X + 17) = 185
4X = 185 - 17 = 168 X = 42
A's age = 42 Years
B's age = 84 Years
C's age = 42 + 17 = 59
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- Let A's age be X years
B's age be 2X years
C's age = (X + 17) years
According to the question,
X + 2X + (X + 17) = 185
4X = 185 - 17 = 168 X = 42
A's age = 42 Years
B's age = 84 Years
C's age = 42 + 17 = 59
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