The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of wife and the child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is:
Options:
A . 35 years
B . 40 years
C . 50 years
D . None of these
Answer: Option B
Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (27 * 3 + 3 * 3) = 90 years.Sum of the present age of wife and child = (20 * 2 + 5 * 2) = 50 years.Husband's present age = (90 - 50) = 40 years.
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