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1. 3 years ago, the average age of a family of 5 members was 17 years. With the birth of a new baby, the average remains the same even today. Find the age of the baby.

  • A. 1 year
  • B. 1 year
  • C. 1 year
  • D. 1 year

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

3 years ago average age of 5 members is 17 years 

Sum of ages of 5 members, 3 years ago ⇒ 17 × 5 = 85 

Average of Present age of 5 members = 20 years 

Sum of present ages of 5 members = 20 × 5 = 100 

But a baby born and average remains same i.e 17 years 

Sum of present ages of 6 members = 17 × 6 = 102 

Age of baby = 102 - 100 = 2 years


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