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A is three times as old as B. C was twice-as old as A four years ago. In four years' time, A will be 31. What are the present ages of B and C ?

A. 9, 46

B. 9, 50

C. 10, 46

D. 10, 50

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

We have : A = 3B ...(i) and
C - 4 = 2 (A - 4) ...(ii)
Also, A + 4 = 31 or A= 31-4 = 27.
Putting A = 27 in (i), we get: B = 9.
Putting A = 27 in (ii), we get C = 50.

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