Three years ago,the average age of a family of $5$ members was $27 \text{ years}$. After the addition of a child to the family,the present average age of the family is still $27 \text{ years}$. Find the present age of the child (in years).

  • A
    $16$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $24$
  • D
    $20$

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