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Aptitude · Q325

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 325

Q325

The average age of mother and her six children is 12 years, which is reduced by 5 years if the age of mother is excluded. The age of the mother (in years) is :

A.
40
B.
50
C.
42
Answer
D.
48

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Mother + 6 children
= 12 × 7
= 84 years
6 children = 6 × 7 = 42 years
∴ Age of mother = 42 years