Question

    A is 10 years older than B and B is 14 years younger than C. If the sum of the ages of A, B and C is 54 years, then what is B’s age after 9 years?

    A 21 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 16 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 19 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 15 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    => A – B = 10 => C – B = 14 A + B + C = 54 According to question, => 10 + B + B + 14 + B = 54 => 3B = 30 => B = 10 years After 9 years B’s age = 10 + 9 = 19 years

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