the average age of a husband, his wife and daughter three years ago was 27years and that of the wife and daughter five years ago was 20years. husband's present age is

Husband's present age is 40 years old.

let's say:

Husband's present age: a

Wife's present age : b

Daughter's present age : c

(a - 3) + (b - 3) + (c - 3) = 27 x 3

a + b + c = 90

(b - 5) + (c - 5) = 40

b + c - 10 = 40

b + c = 50

a = 90 - 50

a = 40

Husband's present age is 40 years old.