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The average age of 8 men increases by 2 years when a new man replaces one of them who is 24 years old. What is the age of the new man? (years)

Competition practiceAverages & Ages
  • A42
  • B40
  • C36
  • D32

Step-by-Step Solution

Total age increases by years, so the new man is 24 + 16 = 40 years old.
Answer: B) 40

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