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The present age of A is three times that of B. Five years ago, A was four times as old as B. Find A's present age (answer in years).

Competition practiceAverages & Ages
  • A50
  • B45
  • C40
  • D48

Step-by-Step Solution

Let . Then → → , so years.
Answer: B) 45

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