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8.
The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of wife and the child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (27 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 90 years.
Sum of the present ages of wife and child = (20 x 2 + 5 x 2) years = 50 years.
Husband's present age = (90 - 50) years = 40 years.
Discussion:
102 comments Page 9 of 11.
Vijaykumar said:
1 decade ago
Good method to solve such type of question.
Amani said:
9 years ago
Thanks for your easy explanation @Loverboy.
Vikash said:
9 years ago
@Ramya.
Your explanation is good, thanks.
Your explanation is good, thanks.
Ramesh said:
7 years ago
Your explanation is superb, Thanks @RAMYA.
Ganesh said:
9 years ago
Nice method to find the solution @Ramya.
SAM said:
9 years ago
@Ramya your explanation is very useful.
Varshithtunuguntla said:
6 years ago
Your answer is correct. Thanks @Ramya.
Ruthra said:
4 years ago
Wonderful explanation, thanks @Ramya.
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Sathish said:
7 years ago
Thank you for explaining the answer.
Puja said:
1 decade ago
Yeah truly its very simple. Thanks.
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