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Average of five numbers is 27. If one number is excluded the average becomes 25. The excluded number is

  • 35
  • 45
  • 55
  • 65

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Number is (5*27) - (4*25) = 135-100 = 35

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1. Average of 10 matches is 32, How many runs one should should score to increase his average by 4 runs.

  • 70
  • 76
  • 78
  • 80

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Average after 11 innings should be 36

So, Required score = (11 * 36) - (10 * 32)
= 396 - 320 = 76

2. The average of six numbers is X and the average of three of these is Y.If the average of the remaining three is z, then

  • x = y + z
  • 2x = y + z
  • x = 2y + z
  • x = y + 2z

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

X =((3y+3z)/6)
or
2X= y + z

3. Average weight of 10 people increased by 1.5 kg when one person of 45 kg is replaced by a new man. Then weight of the new man is

  • 50
  • 55
  • 60
  • 65

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

Total weight increased is 1.5 * 10 = 15.
So weight of new person is 45+15 = 60

4. The average age of the mother and her six children is 12 years which is reduced by 5 years if the age of the mother is excluded. How old is the mother

  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43

Answer: Option C

5. Reeya obtained 65, 67, 76, 82 and 85 out of 100 in different subjects, What will be the average.

  • 70
  • 75
  • 80
  • 85

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

\begin{aligned}
( \frac {65+67+76+82+85}{5} ) = 75
\end{aligned}

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