Multiple choice

There are 5 children in a family with intervals of 3 years between them. If the sum of their ages is 45, what is the age of the youngest child?

  1. 6 years

  2. 3 years

  3. 9 years

  4. 15 years

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let the ages be x-6, x-3, x, x+3, x+6. Sum of ages = 5x Also, 5x = 45 So, x = 9 or x-6 = 3

The age of the youngest son is 3 years.

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