Question

The sum of ages of 5 childrens born at intervals of 3 years each is 50 years what is the age of youngesty child

Answer 1

age of childrens in increasing order = 4,7,10,13,16

sum = 4+7+10+13+16 = 50

age of youngest child = 4 years


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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the ages of children be x, (x + 3), (x + 6), (x + 9), (x + 12) years.

According to Question now,

➳ x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) + (x + 12) = 50

➳ 5x + 30 = 50

➳ 5x = 50 - 30

➳ x = 20/5

➳ x = 4 years

Therefore,the age of youngest child is 4 years.