Question

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 6 B 10 C 7 D 5

Answer 1

b=10 years old

Explanation:

a=2x+2

b=2x

c=x

2x+2+2x+x=27

5x+2=27

5x=25

x=5

b=2x (2*5)=10

Answer 2

B would be 10

Explanation:

so if B is 10 then A is 12 And C is 5 when added together they all equal 27