Five years ago,the average age of a husband and wife was $23 \text{ years}$. Today,the average age of the husband,wife,and child is $20 \text{ years}$. How old is the child in years?

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $12$
  • D
    $2$

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