A family consists of paternal grandparents, parents and three grandchildren. The average age of the grandparents is 70 years, that of the parents is 40 years and that of the grandchildren is 10 years. What is the average age of the family?
34 4/7 yrs
Incorrect Answer35 5/7 yrs
Correct Answer32 1/7 yrs
Incorrect Answer36 2/5 yrs
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
The family consists of grandparents, parents and three grandchildren.
So, the number of family members = 2 + 2 + 3 = 7
We know,
Average of quantities = Sum of quantities /No. of quantities
The average age of the grandparents is 70 years.
So, the total age of the grandparents = 70 × 2 = 140 years
The average age of the parents is 40 years.
So, the total age of the parents = 40 × 2 = 80 years
The average age of the grandchildren is 10 years.
So, the total age of the grandchildren = 10 × 3 = 30 years
∴ The total age of the family members = 140 + 80 + 30 = 250 years.
∴ The average age of the family = 250 /7 = 35 5/7 yrs
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