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    Question

    Average age of 9 boys is increased by 5 years when two

    of them whose age are 35 and 36 years are replaced by two new members. What is the average age of the new member?
    A 54 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 55 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 58 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the sum of the age of two new members be ‘a’. Let the initial average age of boys = x  After increment the average age of boys = x + 5 According to question,  => 9x – 35 – 36 + a = 9(x+5) => a = 116 Average age of the new members = 116/2 = 58

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