Question: 3 yr ago, the average age of a family of 5 members was 17 yr. A baby having been born, the average age of the family is same today. The present age of the baby is
Options:
A) $ 1yr $
B) $ 1\frac{1}{2}yr $
C) $ 2yr $
D) $ 3yr $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Present age of family of 5 member
$ =17\times 5+5\times 3=85+15=100yr $
Total age of family of 6 members $ =6\times 17=102yr $
$ \therefore $ Present age of baby $ =102-100=2yr $