Question

The average age of a husband, his wife and son 3 years ago was 29 years and that of his wife and son 5 years ago was 21 years. What is husband's present age? (in years)

Options

• 54

• 48

• 38

• 44

Answer 1

44

Explanation:

Total present age of husband, wife and son = (29 × 3 + 9) years = 96 years

Total present age of wife and son = (21 × 2 + 10) years

= 52 years

∴ Husband's present age = 96 – 52 = 44 years