• Numerical Ability - Average
Question

The average age of 8 persons in a committee is increased by 2 years when two men aged 35 years and 45 years are substituted by two women.Find the average age of these two women.

  • A) 48
  • B) 36
  • C) 42
  • D) 29
  • E) none of these
Solution

Ans.A
Total increase = 8 * 2 = 16 years
So, total age of two women = 35 + 45 +16= 96
Average age of two women=96/2=48 years

Ans.A
Total increase = 8 * 2 = 16 years
So, total age of two women = 35 + 45 +16= 96
Average age of two women=96/2=48 years
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