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Present age of A is 2 times the present age of B. After 8 years the B's age will be 4 times of C's present age. If C celebrated his fifth birthday 9 years ago, then what is the present age (in years) of A?

A

88

B

96

C

92

D

84

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B
Suppose the present age of B= x years
Therefore , the present age of A =2x years
Present age of C = 5+9 =14 years
According to question
x + 8 = 14 x 4
`rArr` x = 56 - 8 =48
`therefore` Present age of A = 2x
= 2 x 48 = 96 years.
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