The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of wife and the child 8 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is: Answers:
A) 20 years
B) 30 years
C) 60 years
D) 34 years
E) 35 years
D   34 years   Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (27 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 90 years.   Sum of the present ages of wife and child = (20 x 2 + 8 x 2) years = 56 years.   Husband's present age = (90 - 56)= 
<gadget id="calculator">(90 - 56)</gadget>
<output>34</output>
34 years.
<result>D</result>
The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of wife and the child 8 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is: