Govt Exam — Quantitative Aptitude — Average
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Q.1 Easy Average
The average age of 5 friends is 24 years. If one friend leaves the group, the average age becomes 22 years. What is the age of the friend who left?
A 32 years
B 34 years
C 36 years
D 30 years
Correct Answer:  A. 32 years
Explanation:

Sum of 5 friends = 5 × 24 = 120. Sum of 4 friends = 4 × 22 = 88. Age of friend who left = 120 - 88 = 32 years.

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Q.2 Easy Average
A shopkeeper bought 10 items at ₹50 each and 15 items at ₹40 each. What is the average cost per item?
A ₹44
B ₹43
C ₹45
D ₹46
Correct Answer:  A. ₹44
Explanation:

Total cost = (10 × 50) + (15 × 40) = 500 + 600 = 1100. Total items = 25. Average = 1100/25 = ₹44.

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Q.3 Easy Average
The average of 6 numbers is 18. If 3 more numbers with an average of 24 are added, what is the new average?
A 20
B 21
C 22
D 19
Correct Answer:  A. 20
Explanation:

Sum of 6 numbers = 6 × 18 = 108. Sum of 3 numbers = 3 × 24 = 72. Total sum = 180. Total numbers = 9. New average = 180/9 = 20.

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Q.4 Easy Average
A train travels 120 km in 2 hours and then 180 km in 3 hours. What is the average speed of the train?
A 60 km/h
B 65 km/h
C 62 km/h
D 58 km/h
Correct Answer:  A. 60 km/h
Explanation:

Total distance = 120 + 180 = 300 km. Total time = 2 + 3 = 5 hours. Average speed = 300/5 = 60 km/h.

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Q.5 Easy Average
A student scored 75, 82, and 88 in three subjects. What score is needed in the fourth subject to get an average of 85?
A 95
B 93
C 92
D 94
Correct Answer:  A. 95
Explanation:

Sum needed for average 85 in 4 subjects = 4 × 85 = 340. Sum of 3 scores = 75 + 82 + 88 = 245. Fourth subject score = 340 - 245 = 95.

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Q.6 Easy Average
The average weight of A, B, and C is 70 kg. If A's weight is 75 kg and B's weight is 68 kg, what is C's weight?
A 69 kg
B 71 kg
C 67 kg
D 73 kg
Correct Answer:  C. 67 kg
Explanation:

To find C's weight, use the definition of average: the sum of all values divided by the count equals the average.

Step 1: Set up the average formula

The average weight of A, B, and C is 70 kg, so:

\[\text{Average} = \frac{\text{A's weight} + \text{B's weight} + \text{C's weight}}{3} = 70\]

Step 2: Express the sum of weights

Multiply both sides by 3 to find the total weight:

\[\text{A's weight} + \text{B's weight} + \text{C's weight} = 70 \times 3 = 210\,\text{kg}\]

Step 3: Substitute known values

We know A = 75 kg and B = 68 kg. Substitute into the equation:

\[75 + 68 + \text{C's weight} = 210\]

Step 4: Solve for C's weight

\[143 + \text{C's weight} = 210\]
\[\text{C's weight} = 210 - 143 = 67\,\text{kg}\]

Answer: C's weight is \(67\,\text{kg}\) (Option C)

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Q.7 Easy Average
The average score of 5 students in Mathematics is 78. If one student who scored 68 leaves and a new student joins with score 88, what is the new average?
A 80
B 82
C 81
D 79
Correct Answer:  B. 82
Explanation:

To find the new average, we must first calculate the total score change when a student leaves and a new student joins.

Step 1: Find the Total Score of Original 5 Students

The average of 5 students is 78, so we multiply the average by the number of students to get the total.

\[\text{Total Score} = \text{Average} \times \text{Number of Students} = 78 \times 5 = 390\]

Step 2: Calculate the New Total Score

When a student scoring 68 leaves, we subtract 68. When a new student scoring 88 joins, we add 88.

\[\text{New Total} = 390 - 68 + 88 = 410\]

Step 3: Find the New Average

The number of students remains 5. Divide the new total by 5 to get the new average.

\[\text{New Average} = \frac{\text{New Total}}{\text{Number of Students}} = \frac{410}{5} = 82\]

The new average is 82.

Answer: (B) 82

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Q.8 Easy Average
The average of 4 numbers is 35. If three numbers are 28, 36, and 42, what is the fourth number?
A 34
B 36
C 38
D 40
Correct Answer:  A. 34
Explanation:

Sum of 4 numbers = 35 × 4 = 140. Sum of 3 numbers = 28 + 36 + 42 = 106. Fourth number = 140 - 106 = 34.

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Q.9 Easy Average
A train travels 200 km in 4 hours and then 150 km in 2.5 hours. What is its average speed?
A 50 km/h
B 55 km/h
C 53.85 km/h
D 60 km/h
Correct Answer:  C. 53.85 km/h
Explanation:

Average speed is the total distance traveled divided by the total time taken, calculated as \(\text{Average Speed} = \frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Total Time}}\).

Step 1: Calculate total distance

The train travels in two segments:

\[\text{Total Distance} = 200 + 150 = 350 \text{ km}\]

Step 2: Calculate total time

The train travels for two different periods:

\[\text{Total Time} = 4 + 2.5 = 6.5 \text{ hours}\]

Step 3: Apply the average speed formula

\[\text{Average Speed} = \frac{\text{Total Distance}}{\text{Total Time}} = \frac{350}{6.5}\]

Step 4: Simplify the division

\[\text{Average Speed} = \frac{350}{6.5} = \frac{3500}{65} = \frac{700}{13} \approx 53.85 \text{ km/h}\]

Total distance traveled:

200+150=350 km

Total time taken:

4+2.5=6.5 hours

Average speed:

Average Speed=

Total Time

Total Distance

=

6.5

350

=

13

700

≈53.85 km/h

Therefore, the average speed is approximately 53.85 km/h.

Answer: The average speed is approximately \(53.85 \text{ km/h}\) (Option C)

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Q.10 Easy Average
Two workers can complete a job in 8 days and 12 days respectively. If they work together, in how many days will the job be completed?
A 4.8 days
B 5 days
C 5.2 days
D 6 days
Correct Answer:  A. 4.8 days
Explanation:

Rate of worker 1 = 1/8, worker 2 = 1/12. Combined rate = 1/8 + 1/12 = (3+2)/24 = 5/24. Time = 24/5 = 4.8 days.

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