The average age of a husband and his wife was 23 years at the times of their marriage. After five years they have a one-year old child. The average age of the family now is-
A. 19 years
B. 23 years
C. 28.5 years
D. 29.3 years
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child= (23 × 2 + 5 × 2) + 1
= 57 years
∴ Required average
= $$\left( {\frac{{57}}{3}} \right)$$
= 19 years
This Question Belongs to Arithmetic Ability >> Average
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