Question

    If the ratio of the ages of A, B, and C is 2:3:5 and the

    sum of their ages is 50 years, what is the age of the youngest person?
    A 10 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 15 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 20 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 25 years Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the ages be 2x, 3x, and 5x. 2x + 3x + 5x = 50  10x = 50 → x = 5. A = 2x = 10 years (youngest). Correct answer: A) 10 years

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