Quantitative Aptitude Ques 2476

Question: The average age of the family of five members is 24 yr. If the present age of youngest member is 8 yr, then what was the average age of the family at the time of the birth of the youngest member?

Options:

A) 20 yr

B) 16 yr

C) 12 yr

D) 28 yr

E) 21 yr

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Total age of family members $ =5\times 24=120,yr $ Age of youngest member = 8 yr

$ \therefore $ Average age of family at the time of birth of youngest member $ =\frac{120-8}{5-1}=\frac{112}{4}=28,yr $