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Aptitude · Q48

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 48

Q48

The average of 50 numbers is 30. If two numbers, 35 and 40 are discarded, then the average of the remaining numbers is nearly:

A.
28.32
B.
29.68
Answer
C.
28.78
D.
29.27

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:

Total sum of 48 numbers,
= (50 × 30) – (35 +40)
= 1500 – 75
= 1425
Average = = 29.68