The sum of ages of 4 children born 4 years different each is 48 yrs.

The sum of ages of 4 children born 4 years different each is 48 yrs. What is the age of the Elder child?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

18

Steps/Work

Let the ages of children be x, (x + 4), (x + 8), (x + 12) years.
Then, x + (x + 4) + (x + 8) + (x + 12) = 48
4x = 24
x =6
x+12= 6+12= 18
Answer : E