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  1. The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the youngest child?

  2. A.

    4 years

    B.

    8 years

    C.

    10 years

    D.

    None of these

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Let the ages of children be x, (x + 3), (x + 6), (x + 9) and (x + 12) years.

     

    Then, x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) + (x + 12) = 50

     

     5x = 20

     

     x = 4.

     

     Age of the youngest child = x = 4 years.


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