James' present age is 2/7th of his father's present age. James' brother is three year older to James. The respective ratio between present ages of James' father and James' brother is 14:5. What is the present age of James?

A. 12 years

B. 23 years

C. 19 years

D. 27 years

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Correct Answer : A.

James' father present age = x
James' age =

\frac{2}{7} x

James' brother age =

\frac{2}{7} x + 3

\frac{x}{\frac{2}{7} x + 3} = \frac{14}{5}

x = 42
James' age =

\frac{2 x}{7} = \frac{2}{7} \times 42 = 12

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