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:

What is the average of first 7 multiples of 7?

A) 7 B) 14
C) 28 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28

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Q:

What is the average of first 93 natural numbers?

A) 45 B) 46
C) 47 D) 49
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 47

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Q:

Nine students of a class contribute a certain sum of money. Seven of them gave Rs. 50 each and the other two gave respectively Rs. 50 and Rs. 90 more than the others. The average contribution of the class of 9 students is

A) Rs. 70 B) Rs. 50
C) Rs. 100 D) Rs. 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 70

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In the first 32 overs of a cricket match, the run rate was 7.2 runs/over. What is the required run rate in the remaining 18 overs to reach the target of 297 runs?

A) 4.3 B) 4.9
C) 3.1 D) 3.7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3.7

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In the first 39 overs of a cricket match, the run rate was 4.6 runs/over. Calculate the required run rate in the remaining 11 overs to reach the target of 252 runs?

A) 7.2 B) 5.7
C) 6.3 D) 6.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6.6

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A batsman makes 100 runs in the 25th match of his career. His average runs per match increases by 1.4. Find his average before the 25th match.

A) 65 B) 55
C) 75 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 65

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Q:

What is the average of first 39 even numbers ?

A) 39 B) 40
C) 20 D) 68
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

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In a match of 50 overs, team A’s average runs for first thirty overs was 4.5 runs/over while for the remaining 20 overs the average was 5.5 runs/over. Team B chased the target and lost by 10 runs. Find the average runs per over scored by team B. (team B played all the 50 overs). 

A) 4.4 B) 5.2
C) 4.7 D) 4.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4.7

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