The average age of four boys, five years ago was 9 years. On including a new boy, the present average age of all the five is 15 years. The present age of the new boy is –
[ A ] 15 years
[ B ] 19 years
[ C ] 14 years
[ D ] 6 years
Answer : Option B
Explanation :
ATQ,
Five year ago, average age of 4 boys
= 9 years
The present average age of 4 boys
= 9 + 5 = 14 years
So, the age of new boy = (15 + 4 × 1) years
= (15 + 4) years
= 19 years