The sum of the ages of 4 children born at the intervals of 4 years each is 48 years. What is the age of the youngest child?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 8 years
E) 10 years
Let the ages of the children be x, (x + 4), (x + 4)and (x + 12) years.   Then, x + (x + 4) + (x + 8) + (x + 12) = 48   4x = 24 =&gt; x = 6.   Age of youngest child = x = 6 years.   ANSWER:6 years
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The sum of the ages of 4 children born at the intervals of 4 years each is 48 years. What is the age of the youngest child?