DARKKNIGHT07 DARKKNIGHT07
  • 01-07-2020
  • Mathematics
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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 27, the how old is B? A 6 B 10 C 7 D 5

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flpena02
flpena02 flpena02
  • 01-07-2020

Answer:

B would be 10

Step-by-step explanation:

so if B is 10 then A is 12 And C is 5 when added together they all equal 27

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shezanisakhan
shezanisakhan shezanisakhan
  • 01-07-2020

Answer:

b=10 years old

Step-by-step explanation:

a=2x+2

b=2x

c=x

2x+2+2x+x=27

5x+2=27

5x=25

x=5

b=2x   (2*5)=10

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