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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 472

Q472

The average of 18 numbers is 37.5. If six numbers of average x are added to them, then the average of all the numbers increases by one. The value of x is:

A.
38.5
B.
42
C.
41.5
Answer
D.
40

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
After added 6 numbers, total numbers will be = 24
Now, the average of 24 numbers = 38.5
Increase '1' in every numbers
So, total increasation = 24
The average of 6 numbers (x) = 37.5 +
x = 37.5 + 4
x = 41.5