The average age of 26 children and their teacher's age
are 22 years. If the teacher's age is excluded, the average reduces by 1. What is the teacher's age?
A45 yearsCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
B42 yearsCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
C44 yearsCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
D48 yearsCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
ENone of theseCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
Sum of the age of total children and teacher = 27 × 22 = 594 Sum of the age of children after excluding = 26 × 21 = 546 Teacher’s age = 594 – 546 = 48 years