Question: A group of 8 friends has an average age of 25 years. If one friend leaves and the average age becomes 26 years, what is the age of the friend who left?
Options:
Correct Answer: 27
Solution:
Total age of 8 friends = 8 * 25 = 200. New total age for 7 friends = 7 * 26 = 182. Age of friend who left = 200 - 182 = 18.