Sum of ages back in time: Adjust a current total to a past total. Present total age of Amar, Akbar, and Anthony = 80 years. Find the total of their ages three years ago. Choose the correct value.
Verbal Reasoning
Arithmetic Reasoning
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A71 years
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B72 years
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C74 years
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D77 years
Answer
Correct Answer: 71 years
Explanation
Concept Going back 3 years reduces each person's age by 3; with three people, the total reduces by 3 × 3 = 9.
Calculation Past total = 80 − 9 = 71 years.