The average age of mother and her six children is 12 years, which is reduced by 5 years if the age of the mother is excluded. The age of the mother ( in yrs) is:
Average age of mother and her six children = 12 years
=> Total age of 7 persons = $$12\times7=84$$ years
Let mother's age = $$x$$ years
According to ques,
=> $$\frac{(84-x)}{6}=7$$
=> $$84-x=7\times6=42$$
=> $$x=84-42=42$$ years
=> Ans - (C)
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