The average age of a husband and his wife was 23 years at the time of their marriage. After five years they have a one-year old child. The average age of the family now is Choose the most appropriate option: A) 76 years B) 11 years C) 19 years D) 15 years E) 12 years
Explanation:   Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (23 * 2 + 5 * 2) + 1= 
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<output>57</output>
57 years.   Required average= (57/3)= 
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<output>19</output>
19 years.   Answer: 19 years
<result>C</result>
The average age of a husband and his wife was 23 years at the time of their marriage. After five years they have a one-year old child. The average age of the family now is