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 $