Question
The average age of P, Q, and R is 22 years. Two years ago, the sum of the ages of P and Q was 5 years less than the age of R. Find the present age of R.
Solution
(P+Q+R)/3 =22 P+Q+R =66 2 years ago, =66-6 =60 SO ATQ- R-5+R =60 2R =65 R=32.5 So now the present age of R =32.5+2 =34.5 years
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