The average age of the mother and her six children is 8 years which is reduced by 5 years if the age of the mother is excluded. How old is the mother?  Pick:
A) 38 B) 41 C) 42 D) 43 E) 44
Total age of mother and 6 children = avg x n = 8 x (6+1)= 56   If mother is excluded new average is  (8 - 5)= 
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3   so for 6 children= 6 x 3 =18   so mother's age is  56 - 18= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 56 - 18</gadget>
<output>38</output>
38   38nswer: Option 38
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The average age of the mother and her six children is 8 years which is reduced by 5 years if the age of the mother is excluded. How old is the mother?