Sum of 4 children born at interval of 4 years is 36. What is the age of…

2025

Sum of 4 children born at interval of 4 years is 36. What is the age of youngest child?

  1. A.

    2 years

  2. B.

    3 years

  3. C.

    4 years

  4. D.

    5 years

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Correct answer: B

Answer:

3 years

Explanation:

Let the ages of children be x, (x+4),

(x+8) and (x+12) years.

Then x + x + 4 + x + 8 + x +12 = 36

4x + 24 = 36

4x = 12

x = 3

Age of the youngest child = x = 3 years

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