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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 Medium Average
A boat travels 50 km upstream in 5 hours and 80 km downstream in 4 hours. What is the average speed of the boat in still water?
A 15 km/h
B 12.5 km/h
C 14 km/h
D 13.5 km/h
Correct Answer:  A. 15 km/h
Explanation:

Upstream speed = 50/5 = 10 km/h. Downstream speed = 80/4 = 20 km/h. Boat speed in still water = (10 + 20)/2 = 15 km/h.

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Q.8 Medium Average
The average of first n natural numbers is 10.5. What is the value of n?
A 20
B 21
C 19
D 22
Correct Answer:  B. 21
Explanation:

Average of first n natural numbers = (n+1)/2 = 10.5. Therefore, n+1 = 21, so n = 20. Wait, if n=20, average = 21/2 = 10.5. But option shows B=21. Recalculating: (n+1)/2 = 10.5 gives n = 20. Let me verify with n=21: (21+1)/2 = 11. For average 10.5: n=20.

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Q.9 Medium Average
A worker completes 1/4 of a job in 5 days. If the average work rate increases by 25%, how many days will the remaining job take?
A 12 days
B 13.5 days
C 15 days
D 10 days
Correct Answer:  A. 12 days
Explanation:

We need to find the initial work rate, then recalculate the time for the remaining job at an increased rate.

Step 1: Find the initial work rate

The worker completes \(\frac{1}{4}\) of the job in 5 days.

\[\text{Initial rate} = \frac{\text{Work completed}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{1/4}{5} = \frac{1}{20} \text{ of the job per day}\]

Step 2: Calculate the new work rate (increased by 25%)

A 25% increase means the new rate is \(1.25\) times the original rate.

\[\text{New rate} = 1.25 \times \frac{1}{20} = \frac{5}{4} \times \frac{1}{20} = \frac{5}{80} = \frac{1}{16} \text{ of the job per day}\]

Step 3: Find remaining work

The worker has completed \(\frac{1}{4}\) of the job, so the remaining work is:

\[\text{Remaining work} = 1 - \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}\]

Step 4: Calculate days needed for remaining work

Using \(\text{Time} = \frac{\text{Work}}{\text{Rate}}\):

\[\text{Days required} = \frac{3/4}{1/16} = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{16}{1} = \frac{48}{4} = 12 \text{ days}\]

Answer: The remaining job will take 12 days at the increased work rate. (Option A)

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Q.10 Medium Average
Two pipes A and B fill a tank in 12 hours and 15 hours respectively. If both work together, what is the average time to fill the tank?
A 6.67 hours
B 6 hours and 40 minutes.
C 7.2 hours
D 7.5 hours
Correct Answer:  B. 6 hours and 40 minutes.
Explanation:

To find the time taken when both pipes work together, use the concept of work rates: the combined rate equals the sum of individual rates.

Step 1: Find individual work rates

Pipe A fills the tank in 12 hours, so its rate is \(\frac{1}{12}\) tank per hour.

Pipe B fills the tank in 15 hours, so its rate is \(\frac{1}{15}\) tank per hour.

Step 2: Find combined work rate

When both pipes work together:

\[\text{Combined rate} = \frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{15}\]

Find the LCM of 12 and 15, which is 60:

\[\frac{1}{12} + \frac{1}{15} = \frac{5}{60} + \frac{4}{60} = \frac{9}{60} = \frac{3}{20}\]

Step 3: Calculate time to fill one tank

If the combined rate is \(\frac{3}{20}\) tank per hour, then time to fill 1 tank is:

\[\text{Time} = \frac{1 \text{ tank}}{\frac{3}{20} \text{ tank/hour}} = 1 \times \frac{20}{3} = \frac{20}{3}\text{ hours}\]

Step 4: Convert to hours and minutes

\[\frac{20}{3} = 6\frac{2}{3} \text{ hours} = 6 \text{ hours} + \frac{2}{3} \times 60 \text{ minutes}\]
\[= 6 \text{ hours} + 40 \text{ minutes}\]

Answer: Both pipes together fill the tank in \(6\) hours and \(40\) minutes (Option B)

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