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The 24 children in a dance class have an average age of 11 years. Adding their teacher's age raises the average to 12 years. How old is the teacher?

Competition practiceAverages & Ages
  • A36
  • B35
  • C37
  • D48

Step-by-Step Solution

Children's total = years. With the teacher, total = years. Teacher = 300 − 264 = 36 years.
Answer: A) 36

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