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B is twice as old as A but twice younger than F. C is half the age of A but is twice older than D. Who is the second oldest ?

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Correct Answer: Option A
Let, A = x
Then, B = 2x
and, F = 4x
C = x/2
and D = x/4
Thus, The second oldest is B.
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Tanaya Mandal
Tanaya Mandal 6 years ago
Let, A=2
Then, B=2*2=4
and, F=4*2=8
C=2/2=1
D=2/4=1/2
Thus, the second oldest is C
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