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 median of the data -3, 4, 0, 4, -2, -5, 1, 7, 10, 5 is

A) 2 B) 2.5
C) 2.75 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.5

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The average of three numbers is 6. The average of the first two is 5 while the average of the last two is 8. The three numbers are:

A) 2, 6, 10 B) 3, 7, 8
C) 2, 8, 8 D) 2, 7, 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2, 8, 8

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A factory buys 8 machines. 3 Machine­A, 4 Machine­B and rest Machine­C. Prices of the machines are Rs 45000, Rs 25000 and Rs 35000 respectively. Calculate the average cost (in Rs) of these machines?

A) 33750 B) 35000
C) 36250 D) 32250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 33750

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The average height of A, B and C is 148 cm. If the average height of A and B is 136 cm and that of B and C is 125 cm, then what is the height (in cm) of B?

A) 56 B) 78
C) 112 D) 130
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 78

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The mean of marks secured by 45 students in division A of class X is 56, 40 students of division B is 52 and that of 40 students of division C is 50. Find the mean of marks of the students of three divisions of Class X.

A) 52.1 B) 51.4
C) 52.8 D) 54.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 52.8

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In a class of 39 students there are 36 girls. The average weight of these girls is 38 Kg and average weight of the full class is 40 kgs. What is the average weight of the boys of the class?

A) 42 B) 64
C) 20 D) 62
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 64

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A batsman makes a score of 111 runs in the 10th match and thus increases his average runs per match by 5. What will be his average after the 10th match?

A) 66 B) 61
C) 62 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 66

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The average revenues of 7 consecutive years of a company is Rs 83 lakhs. If the average of first 4 years is Rs 78 lakhs and that of last 4 years is Rs 90 lakhs, find the revenue for the 4th year.

A) Rs 91 lakhs B) Rs 93 lakhs
C) Rs 89 lakhs D) Rs 87 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 91 lakhs

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