The sum of ages of 5 children born 1 year different each is 50 yrs. What is the age of the Elder child? Choose the correct choice from the following options:
A) 8
B) 9
C) 16
D) 17
E) 18
Let the ages of children be x, (x + 1), (x + 2), (x + 3) and (x + 4) years.   Then, x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) + (x + 3) + (x + 4) = 50   5x = 40   x = 8   x+4= 8+1= 
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<output>9</output>
9   Answer : 9
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The sum of ages of 5 children born 1 year different each is 50 yrs. What is the age of the Elder child?