The average age of a committee of 8 members is 36 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 options
A) 39 years B) 34 years C) 36 years D) 35 years E) 31 years
Exp. Total age of the committee = 36*8= 
<gadget id="calculator">36*8</gadget>
<output>288</output>
288,   Total age when a member is retired   and a new one was joined= 288-55 +39, =272   Average age of present committee = 272/8= 
<gadget id="calculator">272/8</gadget>
<output>34</output>
34.   Answer: 34 years
<result>B</result>
The average age of a committee of 8 members is 36 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;