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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2023General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ60. For five children with ages a < b < c < d < e; any two successive ages differ by 2 years. Question : What is the age of the youngest child ? Statement-1 : The age of the eldest is 3 times the youngest. Statement-2 : The average age of the children is 8 years. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements ?
Options
- A The Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone.
- B The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.
- C The Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.
- D The Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together.
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Correct Answer
B The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.
Model Answer
Answer: option B, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).