Question

At the time of marriage, the average age of a couple was 22 years. If they had a child after 3 years, what would be the average age of the family?

• A. 15
• B. 17
• C. 16
• D. 18

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 17

Total age of the couple at the time of marriage = 22 × 2 == 44 Total age after three years = 44 + 3 + 3 + 1 = 51 Average age of the family = 51/3 = 17