Mathematics
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Question
Three years ago the average age of husband, wife and child was 27 years. Five years ago the average of wife and child was 20 years. What is the husband’s present age?
A
35 years
B
30 years
C
40 years
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D
None of these
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A
35 years
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B
30 years
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C
40 years
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D
None of these
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Explanation
Present sum of three = 90; present wife + child = 50. Husband = 40 years.