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A hostel has 24 boarders with an average age of 15 years. When the warden's age is added, the average rises by 2 years. How old is the warden?

Competition practiceAverages & Ages
  • A65
  • B63
  • C49
  • D67

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New total = ; old total = . Warden = 425 − 360 = 65 years.
Answer: A) 65

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