The average age of an adult class is 40years. 18 new students with an avg age of 32years join the class. Therefore decreasing the average by 4year. Find what was theoriginal strength of class? Choose the most appropriate option.
A) 8 B) 12 C) 15 D) 17 E) 18

Rationale: "let original strength = y then , 40 y + 18 x 32 = ( y + 18 ) x 36 â ‡ ’ 40 y + 576 = 36 y + 648 â ‡ ’ 4 y = 72 â ˆ ´ y = 18 e"
Answer: E