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Average age of nine males is 12, and the average age of x number of females is 13.The average age of both males and females is 12.5. Find the number of females

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Average age of nine males is 12, and the average age of x number of females is 13.The average age of both males and females is 12.5. Find the number of females
1). 14
2). 12
3). 9
4). 10


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We know that,

Average = (Sum of all quantities)/(Number of quantities)

Average age of males = 12

Sum of age of all males = (12)(9) = 108

Sum of age of all females = 13x

According to the question,

⇒ (108 + 13x)/(x + 9) = 12.5

⇒ x = 9 

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