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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?
A32 years
B34 years
C36 years
D30 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?
A20
B21
C22
D19
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?
A60 km/h
B65 km/h
C62 km/h
D58 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?
A95
B93
C92
D94
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?
A69 kg
B71 kg
C67 kg
D73 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?
A80
B82
C81
D79
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?
A34
B36
C38
D40
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?
A50 km/h
B55 km/h
C53.85 km/h
D60 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?
A4.8 days
B5 days
C5.2 days
D6 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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