My mother is twice as old as my brother. I am five years younger than my brother but three years older than my sister. If my sister is twelve years of age, how old is my mother?
A
24
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B
30
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C
40
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D
50
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Solution
The correct option is C40 Given, my sister's age is 12 years. So, my age comes to 12+3=15 years and, My brother's age would be 15+5=20 years Therefore, my mother's age 20×2=40 years Hence, option C is the correct answer.