FACTS  AND  FORMULAE  FOR  AVERAGE QUESTIONS

 

 

1. Average =Sum of observationsNo. of observations

2. Suppose a man covers a certain distance x kmph and an equal distance at y kmph. Then, the average speed during the whole journey is2xyx+yKmph

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The mean of 21 observations (all different) is 40. If each observation greater than the median is increased by 21, then the mean of observations will become:

A) 50 B) 30
C) 50.5 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 50

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The average of 44 consecutive odd numbers is 144.What is the largest number?

A) 189 B) 191
C) 187 D) 193
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 187

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In a class of 50 students there are 22 girls who scored an average of 35 marks in the test. What is the average marks of the boys if the class average is 42 marks?

A) 50 B) 52.5
C) 47.5 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 47.5

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The average temperature of Monday ,Tuesday , Wednesday and Thursday is 60°, The average for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday is 63°; If the ratio of temperature for Monday and Friday is 21 : 25, then what is the temperature of Friday ?

A) 70° B) 73°
C) 75° D) 78°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 75°

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The average revenues of 9 consecutive years of a company is Rs 76 lakhs. If the average of first 5 years is Rs 71 lakhs and that of last 5 years is Rs 83 lakhs, find the revenue for the 5th year.

A) Rs 88 lakhs B) Rs 84 lakhs
C) Rs 86 lakhs D) Rs 82 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 86 lakhs

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The average weight of 35 apples is 50 grams. If some apples of weight 40 grams each were removed, then average weight becomes 57.5 grams. How many apples of weight 40 grams were removed?

A) 5 B) 10
C) 15 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

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A batsman scores 98 runs in the 17th match of his career. His average runs per match increased by 2.5. What is his average before the 17th match?

A) 58 B) 60.5
C) 63 D) 55.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 55.5

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The average revenues of 9 consecutive years of a company is Rs 80 lakhs. If the average of first 5 years is Rs 75 lakhs and that of last 5 years is Rs 87 lakhs, find the revenue for the 5th year.

A) Rs 90 lakhs B) Rs 92 lakhs
C) Rs 88 lakhs D) Rs 86 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 90 lakhs

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