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The average age of 6 people is 25 years. When one more person joins, the average becomes 26 years. Find the age of the new person in years.

Competition practiceAverages & Ages
  • A30
  • B31
  • C33
  • D32

Step-by-Step Solution

Old total = ; new total = , so the new person's age = 182 − 150 = 32.
Answer: D) 32

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