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

Q:

The mean of 12 observations is 15. One more observation is included and the new mean becomes 16. The 13th observation is

A) 2 B) 24
C) 26 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 28

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Samit was given some money to take care of his travel during a 6-day sales drive he had to undertake. However, he had to increase his stay by another 4 days and as a result his average daily travel allowance went down by Rs. 56. What was the amount that was sanctioned to him in the beginning?

A) Rs.336 B) Rs.560
C) Rs.840 D) Rs.420
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.840

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Two students appeared for an examination. One of them secured 26 marks more than the other and his marks were 75% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are

A) 53 and 27 B) 60 and 34
C) 39 and 13 D) 78 and 52
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 39 and 13

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The mean of marks secured by 60 students in division A of class X is 66, 45 students of division B is 62 and that of 75 students of division C is 60. Find the mean of marks of the students of three divisions of Class X.

A) 61.8 B) 62.5
C) 61.1 D) 63.9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 62.5

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In a one day match of 50 overs in an innings the Team A had a run rate of 6.1 runs per over. Team B is playing and 10 overs are left and the required run rate to tie the match is 6.5 per over. What is Team B's score now?

A) 235 B) 230
C) 240 D) 225
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 240

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What is the average of all the one digit, two digit and three digit natural numbers?

A) 300 B) 500
C) 1000 D) 1250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 500

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In a class of 50 students there are 27 girls. The average weight of these girls is 45 kg and average weight of the full class is 49.6 kgs. What is the average weight of the boys of the class?

A) 55 B) 54.2
C) 53.4 D) 53
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 55

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The mean of marks secured by 30 students in division-A of class X is 67, 55 students of division-B is 63 and that of 40 students of division-C is 61. What is the mean of marks of the students of three divisions of Class X?

A) 63.32 B) 62.62
C) 61.92 D) 64.72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 63.32

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