A is 3 years older than B who is twice as old as C.If the total of ages A, B and C is 38, What is the age of C?

A is 3 years older than B who is twice as old as C.If the total of ages A, B and C is 38, What is the age of C?

A 10

B 14

C 9

D 7

Solution

Correct Answer: Option D

Let,
C’s age=x

so , B’s age=2x and A’s age=2x+3

ACQ ,
2x+3+2x+x=33
or , 5x =38-3=35
or , X =35/5=7