3 years ago , the average age of a , b and c was 27 years and that of b and c 5 years ago was 20 years . a ’ s present age is : Choose the correct choice:	A) 22	B) 88	C) 40	D) 87	E) 17

Rationale: explanation : sum of the present ages of a , b and c = ( 27 × 3 + 3 × 3 ) years = 90 years . sum of the present ages of b and c = ( 20 × 2 + 5 × 2 ) years = 50 years . a ' s present age = 90 – 50 = 40 years . answer : c
Answer: C