Question

The sum of the ages of 5 children born at intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age of the youngest child?

• A. 7 years
• B. 4 years
• C. 2 years
• D. 6 years

Answer 1

The correct option is B 4 years

Let the ages of children be x, (x + 3), (x + 6), (x + 9) and (x + 12) years.

Then, x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) + (x + 12) = 50

5x = 20

x = 4.

Age of the youngest child = x = 4 years.