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Question : The average age of P, Q, and R is 19 years and that of P and Q is 20 years. R's present age is:

Option 1: 17 years

Option 2: 15 years

Option 3: 20 years

Option 4: 22 years


Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 17 years


Solution : The average age of P, Q, and R is 19 years.
Total age of P, Q, and R = 3 × 19 = 57 years
The average age of P and Q is 20 years.
Total age of P and Q = 2 × 20 = 40 years
$\therefore$ Present age of R = 57 − 40 = 17 years
Hence, the correct answer is 17 years.

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