The total of the ages of Amar, Akbar and Anthony is $80$ years. What was the total of their ages three years ago?

71

years

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72

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74

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Solution

The correct option is A $71$ years
Required sum $= (80 - 3 \times 3)$ years $= (80 - 9)$ years $= 71$ years.

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The total of the ages of Amar, Akbar and Anthony is 80 years. What was the total of their ages three years ago?

The correct option is A 71 yearsRequired sum =(80−3×3) years =(80−9) years =71 years.

The total of the ages of Amar, Akbar and Anthony is $80$ years. What was the total of their ages three years ago?

The correct option is A $71$ years
Required sum $= (80 - 3 \times 3)$ years $= (80 - 9)$ years $= 71$ years.