Average Questions Answers
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8. Average of first five multiples of 3 is
- 9
- 11
- 13
- 15
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
\begin{aligned}
Average = \frac{3(1+2+3+4+5)}{5} = \frac{45}{5} = 9
\end{aligned} -
9. Average age of boys in a class is 16 years and average age of girls is 15 years, what is the average age of all
- 15.5
- 15
- 16
- Cant be computed
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
As number of girls and boys is not given so result cant be computed
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10. A library has an average of 510 visitors on Sundays and 240 on other day. The average number of visitors in a month of 30 days starting with sunday is
- 280
- 285
- 290
- 295
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
As the month begin with sunday, so there will be five sundays in the month. So result will be:
\begin{aligned}
= (\frac{510 \times 5 + 240 \times 25}{30})
= (\frac{8550}{30}) = 285
\end{aligned} -
11. A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th match and thus increases his average by 3. Find his average after 17th match
- 36
- 37
- 38
- 39
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Let the average after 17th match is x
then the average before 17th match is x-3
so 16(x-3) + 87 = 17x
=> x = 87 - 48 = 39 -
12. 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 And Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Total weight increased is 1.5 * 10 = 15.
So weight of new person is 45+15 = 60 -
13. Average of five numbers is 27. If one number is excluded the average becomes 25. The excluded number is
- 35
- 45
- 55
- 65
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Number is (5*27) - (4*25) = 135-100 = 35
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14. The average score of a cricketer for ten matches is 38.9 runs. If the average for first six matches is 42, then average for last four matches is
- 33.25
- 32.25
- 34.25
- 34.50
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
\begin{aligned}
= \frac{(38.9 \times 10)-(42 \times 6)}{4}
\end{aligned}
\begin{aligned}
= \frac{(1216 - 750)}{4} = 34.25
\end{aligned}