Arithmetic Aptitude - Problems On Age - Discussion
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Q. | The sum of the ages ofA, B and C is 96 years. To find out B's age, which of the following information given in the statements P and Q is/are sufficient P : A is 6 years older than C Q : The total of B and C's ages is 56 years ? [Bank P.O 1994] |
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Answer: | Option B | |
Explaination: |
A + B + C = 96. Let C = x. Then, A = x + 6. x + 6 + B + X = 96 so B + 2x = 90 Now B + C = 56 so B+ X = 56 x=(90 - 56) = 34. B+2x = 90 => B = (90 - 68) = 22. Thus both P and Q are needed. |
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