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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 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?
A15 km/h
B12.5 km/h
C14 km/h
D13.5 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?
A20
B21
C19
D22
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?
A12 days
B13.5 days
C15 days
D10 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?
A6.67 hours
B6 hours and 40 minutes.
C7.2 hours
D7.5 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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