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  1. The average age of a cricket team of 11 players is the same as it was 3 years back because 3 of the players whose current average age of 33 years were replaced by 3 youngsters. The average age of the newcomers is









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    According to question ,
    Total age of three youngsters = 33 × 3 – 11 × 3
    Total age of three youngsters = 99 – 33 = 66 years

    Correct Option: C

    According to question ,
    Total age of three youngsters = 33 × 3 – 11 × 3
    Total age of three youngsters = 99 – 33 = 66 years
    ∴ Required average = 66 ÷ 3 = 22 years


  1. A man had 7 children. When their average age was 12 years, a child aged 6 years died. The average age of remaining six children is









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    Here , The average age of 7 children = 12
    Total age of 7 children = 12 × 7
    Age of died child = 6 years
    Total age of remaining 6 children = 12 × 7 – 6 = 84 – 6
    Total age of remaining 6 children = 78 years

    Correct Option: A

    Here , The average age of 7 children = 12
    Total age of 7 children = 12 × 7
    Age of died child = 6 years
    Total age of remaining 6 children = 12 × 7 – 6 = 84 – 6
    Total age of remaining 6 children = 78 years
    ∴ Their average age = 78 ÷ 6 = 13 years



  1. 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 same today. The present age of the baby is










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    Given that , 3 years ago, the average age of 5 members = 17 years.
    Total present age of 5 members = 17 × 5 + 3 × 5
    Born on new baby , the average age of 6 members = 17 years.
    Total present age of 6 members = 17 × 6
    Present age of child = 17 × 6 – (17 × 5 + 3 × 5)

    Correct Option: C

    Given that , 3 years ago, the average age of 5 members = 17 years.
    Total present age of 5 members = 17 × 5 + 3 × 5
    Born on new baby , the average age of 6 members = 17 years.
    Total present age of 6 members = 17 × 6
    Present age of child = 17 × 6 – (17 × 5 + 3 × 5)
    Present age of child = 102 – (85 + 15)
    ∴ Present age of child = 102 – 100 = 2 years


  1. Five years ago, the average age of P and Q was 25. The average age of P, Q and R today is 25. Age of R after 5 years will be









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    Here , Five years ago, the average age of P and Q = 25.
    Sum of the present age of P and Q = 2 × 25 + 10 = 60 years
    The average age of P, Q and R today= 25 years
    Sum of the present age of P, Q and R = 25 × 3 = 75 years

    Correct Option: B

    Here , Five years ago, the average age of P and Q = 25.
    Sum of the present age of P and Q = 2 × 25 + 10 = 60 years
    The average age of P, Q and R today= 25 years
    Sum of the present age of P, Q and R = 25 × 3 = 75 years
    ∴ R’s present age = 75 – 60 = 15 years
    ∴ R’s age after 5 years = 15 + 5 = 20 years



  1. In a class there are 30 boys and their average age is 17 years. On one boy aged 18 years leaving the class and another joining, the average age becomes 16.9 years. The age of new boy is









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    The average age of 30 boys = 17 years
    Age of replaced boy = 18 years
    and another joining, the average age = 16.9 years
    total decrease = 17 - 16.9 = 0.1 years
    Age of new boy = 18 years – total decrease
    Age of new boy = (18 – 0.1 × 30) years = 15 years
    Second method to solve this question with the help of given formula :
    Here, X = 17 – 16.9 = 0.1 , n = 30
    Age of new boy = Age of replaced boy – Xn

    Correct Option: D

    The average age of 30 boys = 17 years
    Age of replaced boy = 18 years
    and another joining, the average age = 16.9 years
    total decrease = 17 - 16.9 = 0.1 years
    Age of new boy = 18 years – total decrease
    Age of new boy = (18 – 0.1 × 30) years = 15 years
    Second method to solve this question with the help of given formula :
    Here, X = 17 – 16.9 = 0.1 , n = 30
    Age of new boy = Age of replaced boy – Xn
    Age of new boy = 18 – 0.1 × 30 = 18 – 3
    ∴ Age of new boy = 15 years