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The average age of 9 committee members increases by 2.5 years when a member aged 35 is replaced by a new member. How old is the new member?
- 37.5 years old
- 55 years old
- 57.5 years old
- 60 years old
Answer
C. 57.5 years old
Solution
Total age rises by 9 × 2.5 = 22.5. New member = 35 + 22.5 = 57.5.
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