The average age of a committee of 8 members is 40 years. A member aged 55 years
retired and his place was taken by another member aged 39 years . The average age of
present committee is;
Choose the correct choice from the following:
A) 39 years
B) 38 years
C) 36 years
D) 35 years
E) 34 years
Exp. Total age of the committee = 40*8= 
<gadget id="calculator">40*8</gadget>
<output>320</output>
320,   Total age when a member is retired   and a new one was joined= 320-55 +39, =304   Average age of present committee = 304/8= 
<gadget id="calculator">304/8</gadget>
<output>38</output>
38.   Answer: 38 years
<result>B</result>
The average age of a committee of 8 members is 40 years. A member aged 55 years
retired and his place was taken by another member aged 39 years . The average age of
present committee is;