1)

The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of wife and the child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is :


A) 35 years

B) 40 years

C) 50 years

D) None of these

Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Sum of the present ages of husband ,wife and child =27x3+3x3 years
= 90 years
Sum of the present ages of wife and child =20x2+5x2 years
= 50 years
Therefore husband's present age = 90-50 years = 40 years