The average age of 15 members of a committee is increased by 4 years when two members whose ages are 60 years and 70 years are replaced by the two new members. What is the average age of the new members? 

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  1. 105 years 
  2. 80 years  
  3. 85 years 
  4. 95 years 

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Option 4 : 95 years 
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Given

Average age of 15 members increased by 4 years when two members of ages 60 and 70 are replaced

Concept:

Average is the sum of all observations divided by the number of observations.

Solution:

Total increase in age = 15 members × 4 years/member = 60 years

Sum of ages of new members = Sum of ages of replaced members + Total increase in age = 60 + 70 + 60 = 190 years

Average age of new members = Sum of ages of new members/Number of new members = 190/2 = 95 years

Hence, the average age of the new members is 95 years (Option 4).

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