A. 35 years
B. 40 years
C. 45 years
D. 50 years
Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (27 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 90 years
Sum of the present ages of wife and child = (20 x 2 + 5 x 2) years = 50 years
=> Husband's present age = (90 - 50) years = 40 years