Question 57
Dick is thrice as old as Tom and Harry is twice as old as Dick. If Dick's age is 1 year less than the average age of all three, then Harry's age, in years, is
Correct Answer: 18
Solution
Let tom's age = x
=> Dick=3x
=>harry = 6x
Given,
3x+1 = (x+3x+6x)/3
=> x= 3
Hence, Harry's age = 18 years
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