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Aptitude · Q116

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 116

Q116

The average height of 25 boys is 1.4 m. When 5 boys leave the group, then the average height increased by 0.15 m. What is the average height of the 5 boys who leave ?

A.
0.8 m
Answer
B.
0.9 m
C.
0.95 m
D.
1.05 m

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Sum of height of the 5 boys
= (25 × 1.4 - 20 × 1.55) m
= 4 m
∴ Required average
=
= 0.8 m