Minute Mystery: The Average Age

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The Average Age

Category: Light Math

The average age of a group of 4 friends is 20.

A fifth friend joins the group.

The new average age is 22.

How old is the fifth friend?

A) 28
B) 30
C) 32

 

 

Solution

Original total:

4 × 20 = 80

New total:

5 × 22 = 110

Fifth friend's age:

110 − 80 = 30

Answer: B) 30

 

 

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