The sum of the ages of 4 children born at the intervals of the 3 years each is…

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The sum of the ages of 4 children born at the intervals of the 3 years each is 58 years. What is the age of the youngest child?

Answer: D. 10 years — ANSWER: 10 years Explanation: Let the ages of the children be x, (x + 3), (x + 6) and (x + 9) years. Then, x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) = 58 4x = 40 x = 10…

  1. A.

    4 years

  2. B.

    6 years

  3. C.

    8 years

  4. D.

    10 years

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Correct answer: D

ANSWER: 10 years

Explanation:

Let the ages of the children be x, (x + 3), (x + 6) and (x + 9) years.

Then, x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) = 58

4x = 40

x = 10

Age of youngest child = x = 10 years

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