Railways Sample Paper RRB (Group D) Sample Test Paper-10

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    3 years ago the average age of a family of 5 members was 17 years. A baby having been born, the average age of the family is the same today. The present age of the baby is

    A)  1 year 

    B)  \[1\frac{1}{2}\] years

    C)  2 years

    D)  3 years

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Let total age of family be S years 3 years ago, total age\[=s-\,3\times 5=S-\,15\] \[\frac{S-\,15}{5}=17\] \[S=17\times 5+15=100\] Let present age of baby be x years \[\frac{S+x}{6}=17\] \[100+x=17\times 6\] \[x=102-\,100=2\,\,Year\]


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