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The average age of 4 members of a club is 25 years. When a new member joins, the average becomes 26 years. What is the age of the new member?

Competition practiceAverages & Ages
  • A30
  • B32
  • C28
  • D26

Step-by-Step Solution

New total = and old total = , so the new member is 130 − 100 = 30 years old.
Answer: A) 30

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