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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, then how old is B?

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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, then how old is B? Answer: 10

Let C's age be x years. Then, B's age = 2x years. A's age = (2x + 2) years. (2x + 2) + 2x + x = 27 5x = 25 x = 5. Hence, B's age = 2x = 10 years.

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This question is part of 📏 Arithmetic Aptitude within the broader 🧠 Aptitude Mastery subject and appears in the DemoPaper-Pakistan preparation collection. Reviewing the answer together with nearby questions helps reinforce the underlying concept and identify how it may appear in competitive exams.