The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of wife and child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is
Question and options
The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of wife and child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is
- 35 years
- 40 years
- 50 years
- None of the given options is correct
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - 40 years
The three ages added up to 3 × 27 = 81 three years ago, so they add up to 81 + 9 = 90 now. The wife's and child's ages added up to 2 × 20 = 40 five years ago, so they add up to 50 now. The husband is 90 - 50 = 40 years old.
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