The average age of the mother and her six children is 11 years which is reduced by 5 years if the age of the mother is excluded. How old is the mother Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 40	B) 41	C) 42	D) 43	E) 44
Total age of mother and 6 children = avg x n = 11 x (6+1)= 77   If mother is excluded new average is  (11 - 5)= 
<gadget id="calculator"> (11 - 5)</gadget>
<output>6</output>
6   so for 6 children= 6 x 6 =36   so mother's age is  77 - 36= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 77 - 36</gadget>
<output>41</output>
41   Answer: Option 41
<result>B</result>
The average age of the mother and her six children is 11 years which is reduced by 5 years if the age of the mother is excluded. How old is the mother