Quantitative Aptitude Ques 55

Question: Three years 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 the same today. The present age of the baby is

Options:

A) 1 yr

B) $ 1\frac{1}{2},yr $

C) 2 yr

D) 3 yr

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • Total age of a family of 5 members, 3 yr ago $ =5\times 17=85,yr $

$ \therefore $ Total present age of a family of 5 members $ =85+5\times 3 $ $ =85+15=100,yr $ and total present age of a family of 6 members $ =6\times 17=102,yr $

$ \therefore $ Present age of the baby $ =(102-100)=2,yr $