The average age of Priya, her husband and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of Priya and the child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of her husband is:

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Solution

The correct option is A
40

Sum of the present ages of husband, Priya and child = (27 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 90 years.

Sum of the present ages of Priya and child = (20 x 2 + 5 x 2) years = 50 years.

Husband's present age = (90 - 50) years = 40 years.

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The correct option is A 40 Sum of the present ages of husband, Priya and child = (27 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 90 years. Sum of the present ages of Priya and child = (20 x 2 + 5 x 2) years = 50 years. Husband's present age = (90 - 50) years = 40 years.

The correct option is A
40

Sum of the present ages of husband, Priya and child = (27 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 90 years.

Sum of the present ages of Priya and child = (20 x 2 + 5 x 2) years = 50 years.

Husband's present age = (90 - 50) years = 40 years.