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 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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2 1925
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A batsman makes a score of 81 runs in the 16th match and thus increases his average runs per match by 3. What is his average after the 16th match?

A) 35 B) 34
C) 33 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 36

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4 1923
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There were 35 studentsina hostel.Ifthenumber of studentsbe increased by 7, the expenditure on food increases by Rs 42 per day while the average expenditure of studentsis reduced by Rs 1. What was the initial expenditure on food per day?

A) Rs 432 B) Rs 442
C) Rs 420 D) Rs 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 420

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Let the original avg expenditure be x

Total expenditure = 35x

⇒35x + 42 = (x-1) X 42

⇒35x + 42 = 42x –42

⇒7x = 84

⇒x = 12

So, initial expenditure = 12 X 35 = 420

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2 1919
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If a certain amount is fully distributed among A, B & C in such a way that A receives 1/2 of the amount, B receives 1/3 of the amount and C receives ₹ 1200, then how much money would A receive

A) 4000 B) 1600
C) 3600 D) 1800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3600

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2 1912
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The average of 6 consecutive integers is 15/2. What is the average of last three integers?

A) 8 B) 9
C) 17/2 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9

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1 1911
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Of the 5 numbers whose average is 72, the first is 1/8 times the sum of other 4. The first number is _____.

A) 60 B) 26
C) 40 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40

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2 1895
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An army of 12000 consists of Europeans and Indians. The average height of a European is 5ft 10 inches and that of an Indian is 5ft 9 inches and that of the whole army is 5ft 9 3/4 inches. Then the number of Indians in the army is ?

A) 3000 B) 4000
C) 5500 D) 2700
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3000

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2 1875
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The average of fruits offered in a temple in a week was 75. The average of fruits offered in six days excluding Tuesday was 72. How many fruits were offered on Tuesday?

A) 90 B) 93
C) 72 D) 92
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 93

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