Problems on Ages · Question 20 · Easy
A grandfather is 64 years old. The average age of the grandfather and his grandson is 38 years. How old is the grandson?
- 12 years
- 14 years
- 26 years
- 10 years
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 12 years
Explanation: Sum of their ages = 2 × 38 = 76. Grandson = 76 − 64 = 12 years.
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