Correct Answer: 20 years
Explanation:
Age of C < Age of A < Age of B
From question,
A = C + x ....(i)
B = A + x ....(ii)
From equation (i) and (ii)
A - B = C - A
⇒ 2A = B + C
⇒ A = (B + C) / 2
Given that sum of the ages of B and C is 40 years.
So, A = (B + C) / 2 = 40/2 = 20 Years
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