- A45
- B46
- C47
- D14
Step-by-Step Solution
Boys' total = . With the warden, 33 people average 14, total 462. Warden = 462 − 416 = 46.
Answer: B) 46
The 32 boys in a hostel wing have a mean age of 13 years. Counting the warden too, the mean goes up by 1 year. How old is the warden (in years)?
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