Average3 =317+16+12 =345 =15Now, when Aslam is included,theaverageincreasesby5,so:New Average=15+5=20New Average=15+5=20There are now 4 people, so:17+16+12+𝑥4=20417+16+12+x=20 45+𝑥4=20445+x=20 Multiply both sides by 4: 45+𝑥=80 45+x=80 𝑥=80−45=35 x=80−45=35
The age of Sohail, Afzal and Bilal are 17,16 and 12 respectively. If the age of Aslam also included the average of the ages is increased by 5. What is the age of Aslam?
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