To find : The age of A.
Answer to Problem 2E
The correct option is (H).
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
The sum of K’s, A’s, and T’s ages is 40. A is 1 year more than rwice as old as T. K is 3 years older than A.
Calculation :
Let the ages of K, A and T be
Since, the sum of their ages is 40. Therefore
A is one more than twice the age of T. Therefore,
Also, K is 3 years older than A. Therefore,
Substitute the value of
Substitute the value of
Substitute the value of
Substitute value of
Hence,
The correct option is (H).
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