The sum of ages of 5 children born 3 years different each is 50 yrs.

The sum of ages of 5 children born 3 years different each is 50 yrs. What is the age of the Elder child?

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Answer/Solution

16

Steps/Work

Let the ages of children be x, (x + 3), (x + 6), (x + 9) and (x + 12) years.
Then, x + (x + 3) + (x + 6) + (x + 9) + (x + 12) = 50
5x = 20
x = 4.
x+12= 4+12= 16
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