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The ages of three siblings are in AP. Their ages add to 36 years and the product of the youngest and the eldest ages is 128. How old is the eldest?

Class 10Properties and Selection of AP TermsAlgebra — Sequences
  • A12 years
  • B16 years
  • C14 years
  • D18 years

Step-by-Step Solution

Middle age = 36 ÷ 3 = 12. gives . Ages: 8, 12, 16.
Answer: B) 16 years

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