The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 26 years and that of wife and the child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is
Options:
A) 22 B) 40 C) 38 D) 21 E) 37
Explanation:   Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (26 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 87 years.   Sum of the present ages of wife and child (20 x 2 + 5 x 2) years = 50 years.   Husband's present age = (87 - 50)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(87 - 50)</gadget>
<output>37</output>
37 years.   Answer: 37
<result>E</result>
The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 26 years and that of wife and the child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is