The sum of ages of 5 children born 1.5 years different each is 50 years. What is the age of the Elder child?  Options
A) 8
B) 9
C) 10
D) 16
E) 13
Let the ages of children be x, (x + 1.5), (x + 3), (x + 4.5) and (x + 6) years.   Then, x + (x + 1.5) + (x + 3) + (x + 4.5) + (x + 6) = 50   5x = 35   x = 7.   x+6= 7+6= 
<gadget id="calculator">7+6</gadget>
<output>13</output>
13   Answer : 13
<result>E</result>
The sum of ages of 5 children born 1.5 years different each is 50 years. What is the age of the Elder child?