A is 2 years older than B who is twice as old as C. If sum of ages of A, B and C is 37 years, find the age of A.
a) 7 years
b) 9 years
c) 14 years
d) 16 years
e) None of these

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Answer :

Let the age of C be x years. Then age of B = 2x and age of A = 2x + 2
sum of ages of A, B and C = (2x + 2) + (2x) + x = 37
(5x + 2) = 37  x = 7
Age of A = 2x + 2 = 16 years
Answer: d)

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