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    The sum of the ages of three friends is 188 years. What was the sum of their ages 10 years ago?
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    The sum of the ages of three friends is 188 years. What was the sum of their ages 10 years ago?

    A.

    158

    B.

    137

    C.

    128

    D.

    144

    Correct option is A

    The logic followed here is:

    Logic: When finding combined ages “x years ago” for n people, subtract n × x from the current total.

    Given: 

    The sum of the ages of three friends now = 188 years

    We need to find the sum of their ages 10 years ago

     Here,

    10 years ago, each of the three friends was 10 years younger.
    So, the total reduction in their combined ages = 10 × 3 = 30 years

    So, Sum of ages 10 years ago = 188 − 30 = 158.

    : Hence, the correct answer is 'Option A'.

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