Average age of 8 men is increased by 3 years when two of

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Average age of 8 men is increased by 3 years when two of them whose age are 30 and 34 years are replaced by 2 persons. What is the average age of the 2 persons ?

1. 24 years
2. 32 years
3. 44 years
4. 48 years

Correct Option: C

Here , Average age of 8 men increased by = 3 years
When two of them whose age are 30 and 34 years are replaced by 2 persons
Sum of the age of two new persons = 30 + 34 + 3 × 8 = 88 years
∴ Required average = 88 ÷ 2 = 44 years