The average age of a group of 8 people increases by 2 years when a person aged 14 is replaced by a new person. Find the age of the new person.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Total number of people in the group = 8
Increase in total age = 8 × 2 = 16 years
Age of the new person = 14 + 16 = 30 years