A is two years older than B who is twice as old as C. If the total of the ages…

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A is two years older than B who is twice as old as C. If the total of the ages of A, B and C be 57, then how old is A ?

  1. A.

    24 years

  2. B.

    11 years

  3. C.

    18 years

  4. D.

    22 years

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Correct answer: A

Answer: 24 years

  1. Let C = x years. Then B = 2x and A = 2x + 2.

  2. Sum of ages: x + 2x + (2x + 2) = 57, which simplifies to 5x + 2 = 57.

  3. Solve for x: 5x = 55 -> x = 11.

  4. Compute A: A = 2x + 2 = 2*11 + 2 = 24 years.

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