The average age of two brothers is 13 It is increased by 11 years when their mother's age is also
included. The age of the mother is :
(A) 45 years (B) 46 years (C) 47 years (D) 48 years
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The average age of two brothers is 13 It is increased by 11 years when their mother's age is also
included. The age of the mother is :
(A) 45 years (B) 46 years (C) 47 years (D) 48 years
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Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the ages of two brothers be x
let the age of mother be y ,
x/2=13
x= 13 × 2
x =26
Acc. to the question,
( x +y) / (2 + 1 ) =13 + 11
( 26 + y ) / 3 =24
26 + y = 24 × 3
26 + y = 72
y =46
So, the age of the mother is 46 years.
The correct option is B.
Answer- mother's age is option B) 46 years..