NIMCET 2011 Question Paper with solutions

Question : 54 of 120

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The average age of husband and wife was 22 yr when they were married five years back. What is the present average age of the family, if they have a three year old child?

19 yr
25 yr
27 yr
$28 1/2 yr$

Validate

Solution:

Five year's ago total age of husband and wife

=22 × 2

=44 {yr}

Present age of husband and wife

=44+2 × 5

=44+10=54 {yr}

∴

Total age of the family

=54+3=57 {yr}

Hence, average age of the family

=\;{57}/{3}=19{yr}

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