Multiple choice

Three years ago, the average age of Katara, Kaya and Dazna was 30 years and that of Kaya and Dazna, 7 years ago, was 20 years. What is Katara’s present age?

  1. 46 years

  2. 5 years

  3. 40 years

  4. Cannot be determined

  5. 45 years
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Total 3 years ago was 30 × 3 = 90, the present total must be 90 + 9 = 99 years. The total of Kaya and Daznza 7 years ago was 20 × 2 = 40, the present total age of Kaya and Dazna must be 40 + 14 = 54 years. The present age of Katara is 45 years

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