SOLUTION: Barry has three sisters. The average age of the three sisters is 27. The average age of Barry and his three sisters is 28. What is Barry's age?
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Question 897615: Barry has three sisters. The average age of the three sisters is 27. The average age of Barry and his three sisters is 28. What is Barry's age?
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Barry has three sisters. The average age of the three sisters is 27. The average age of Barry and his three sisters is 28. What is Barry's age?
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let x=Barry's age
(3*27+x)/4=28
81+x=112
x=112-81=31
What is Barry's age? 31
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