Question

The average age of 17 players is 22. when a new player is included in the squad, the average age became 23. What is the age of the player included

• A. 39
• B. 41
• C. 42
• D. 40

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 40

Total age of 17 players = 22x17 = 374 Total age of 18 players = 23x18 = 414 Age of the new player = 414-374 = 40