Multiple choice

Average age of a football team having 11 players is 22 years. If the age of the coach is also included, then the average age increases by 3 years. What is the age (in years) of the coach?

  1. 48

  2. 52

  3. 56

  4. 58
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Total age of 11 players = 11×22 = 242 years. With coach, average increases by 3 years to 25 years for 12 people. Total age becomes 12×25 = 300 years. Coach's age = 300 - 242 = 58 years. This is a standard average problem requiring setting up the equation carefully.

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