Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem states that the average age of a group of people increases by 10 when a person aged 19 years is replaced by someone aged 59 years. We need to find the number of people in the group.
Let's assume there are n people in the group.
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When the 19-year-old is replaced by a 59-year-old, the total increase in the sum of ages is: So, the total age of the group increases by 40 years.
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Since the average age of the group increases by 10 years, the total increase in the sum of ages for the whole group (when the average increases by 10) is:
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Setting these two expressions equal gives:
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Solving for n:
So, there are 4 people in the group.
Would you like further details or have any other questions? Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:
- What happens to the total sum of ages if a person is replaced by someone younger?
- How does the average age change when the group size increases?
- How do you calculate the average of a group of numbers?
- How would the answer change if the new person's age was higher or lower than 59?
- How can we use algebra to solve similar age-related word problems?
Tip: When dealing with averages and changes in group data, setting up equations based on the total sum can simplify the problem.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Averages
Algebra
Basic Arithmetic
Formulas
New sum of ages - Original sum of ages = Change in ages
Increase in average = Total increase in ages / Number of people
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8