Three years ago, the average age of Anita, Priya, and Varsha was 27 years. If five years ago, the average age of Priya and Varsha was 20 years, find the present age of Anita.

Three years ago, the average age of Anita, Priya, and Varsha was 27 years. If five years ago, the average age of Priya and Varsha was 20 years, find the present age of Anita.
QuestionThree years ago, the average age of Anita, Priya, and Varsha was 27 years. If five years ago, the average age of Priya and Varsha was 20 years, find the present age of Anita.
Typemultiple_choice
Option30incorrect
Option40correct
Option60incorrect
Option25incorrect
SolutionSum of the present ages of Anita, Priya and Varsha = (27 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 90 years.
Sum of the present ages of Priya and Varsha = (20 x 2 + 5 x 2) years = 50 years.
Anita’s present age = (90 – 50) years = 40 years.
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