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If from a group of 5 people, an old member is replaced by a new one, the average age is same as it was 3 years ago. What is the difference between the ages of the old member and the new one?

A.	12	B.	15
C.	11	D.	18

Answer and Explanation

Answer:15

Explanation:
The present average age is (x + 3) when the old member is present and it equals to x when an old member is replaced by a new one.
The difference in the ages of the old member and the new one is equal to the difference in the total age before and after the replacement = 15 years.

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