Practice30Create account

A hockey squad of 15 players has an average age of 21 years. When the coach joins them, the average age of the group goes up by 2 years. How old is the coach (in years)?

Competition practiceAverages & Ages
  • A53
  • B51
  • C55
  • D36

Step-by-Step Solution

Total of 15 players = 315. With the coach, 16 people average 23, total 368. Coach = 368 − 315 = 53 years.
Answer: A) 53

Master this topic in 30 minutes a day.

Don't just memorise the answer — build a daily practice habit.

Practice 5 Similar Questions Free →

All Averages & Ages practice questions

More Averages & Ages practice

A father is 34 years older than his son. In 3 years, the father's age will be three…Four siblings have an average age of 14 years. Three of them are 9, 12 and 17 years old.…Over 6 matches Rohan averaged 45 runs. If his lowest score is left out, the average of…The 28 players of a hockey squad have an average age of 14 years. When the coach's age…The present age of a father is three times that of his son. Five years from now, the…