Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

Five years ago, the average age of four girls, was 7 years. A new girl is included then the average present age becomes 13 years. The present age of the new girl is:

Options:

14 years

19 years

16 years

17 years

Correct Answer:

17 years

Explanation:

Sum of present age of 5 girls = 4 × 7 + 4 × 5 = 48 years

New girls is added .Now sum of age of 5 girls = 5 × 13 = 65 years

Age of new girl = 65 - 48 = 17 years