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A's age 8 years ago was thrice B's at that time. A's age after 4 years = twice B's age after 6 years. C = average of current A and B ages minus 6. Find C's age.

1. 34 years
2. 42 years
3. 38 years
4. 28 years

Correct answer: 34 years

Solution

A=3B-16 and A=2B+8. Setting equal: B=24, A=56. Average=(80)/2=40. C=40-6=34.

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