At present, the respective ratio between the ages of A and B is 3:8 and that between A and C is 1 : 4. 3 years ago, the sum of ages of A, B and C will be 83 years. What is the present age of C

  • 32 years
  • 12 years
  • 48 years
  • 54 years
  • 15 years
  • Explanation:

    A:B=3:8

    B:A=8:3

    A:C=1:4

    A:B:C=3:8:12

    Let present ages of A, B and C are 3x,8x and 12x respectively.

    According to question,

    3x+8x+12x-3-3-3=83

    23x=83+9

    23x=92

    x=4 years

    ∴ Present age of C = 12x

    =12×4

    =48 years

At present, the respective ratio between the ages of A and B is 3:8 and that between A and C is 1 :
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