The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 65 years. What is the age of

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The sum of ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 65 years. What is the age of the youngest child?

OPtion

1) 1
2) 10
3) 2
4) 11
5) 7
6) 5
7) 6
8) 8
9) 4
10) None of these

Solution

x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) + (x + 12) = 65
=> 5x + 30 = 65
=> 5 x = 35
x = 7

Correct Option: 5 Best Solution (2)