The sum of the ages of 4 children born at the intervals of the 3 years each is…
2026
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?
- A.
4 years
- B.
6 years
- C.
8 years
- 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