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A football squad of 24 players has an average age of 16 years. When the coach is counted too, the average goes up by 1 year. How old is the coach (in years)?

Competition practiceAverages & Ages
  • A41
  • B17
  • C40
  • D42

Step-by-Step Solution

Players' total = . With the coach: . Coach = 425 − 384 = 41 years.
Answer: A) 41

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