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 cost of 4 items in a shopping list is Rs 1,250. If one more item whose cost is Rs 2,000 is added to the list what will be the new average (in
Rs)?

A) 1100 B) 1500
C) 1400 D) 1250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1400

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A group of boys has an average weight of 36 kg. One boy weighing 42 kg leaves the group and another boy weighing 30 kg joins the group. If the average now becomes 35.7 kg, then how many boys are there in the group?

A) 30 B) 32
C) 40 D) 56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40

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The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 64. What is the value of largest number?

A) 65 B) 69
C) 71 D) 67
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 67

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The average runs conceded by a bowler in 5 matches is 45 and 15.75 in other 4 matches. What is the average runs conceded by the bowler in 9 matches?

A) 15 B) 32
C) 35 D) 53.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 32

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The mean deviation of the data 3, 10, 10, 4, 7, 10, 5 is :

A) 49/7 B) 19/7
C) 50/7 D) 18/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18/7

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Q:

Average of all even numbers between 222 and 250 is __________.

A) 234 B) 232
C) 236 D) 230
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 236

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In the first 38 overs of a cricket match, the run rate was 4.5 runs/over. Calculate the required run rate in the remaining 12 overs to reach the target of 288 runs?

A) 10.35 B) 10.95
C) 9.75 D) 9.15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9.75

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The average marks obtained by a group of 16 students was 20. One student left the group as a result of which the average of the remaining students rose to 21. But another student joined, as a result of which the average marks of the group dropped a bit and became 20.5. What was the average marks obtained by the student who left and the one who joined?

A) 10 B) 11
C) 8 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9

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