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The average age of 17 committee members increases by 2.5 years when a member aged 38 is replaced by a new member. How old is the new member?
- 80.5 years old
- 40.5 years old
- 78 years old
- 83 years old
Answer
A. 80.5 years old
Solution
Total age rises by 17 × 2.5 = 42.5. New member = 38 + 42.5 = 80.5.
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