Question

Sum of ages of four children born at a interval of 2 years each, is 48 then the age of the elder child is

Answer 1

There is an interval of 2 years.

Let the ages be= x, x+2, x+4, x+6.

Form equation= x+x+2+x+4+x+6=48

4x+12=48

4x=36

x=9

Ages= 9, 11, 13,15

When all ages are added = 9+11+13+15=48