Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

The average age of 20 students is 21 years.If the class teacher's age is included,the average age is increased by one.What is the age of class teacher?

  1. 40

  2. 41

  3. 45

  4. 42

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total age of 20 students = 20 * 21 = 420. Total age of 21 people (including teacher) = 21 * 22 = 462. Teacher's age = 462 - 420 = 42.