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Aptitude · Q209

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 209

Q209

The average of 6 observations is 45.5. If one new observation is added to the previous observations, then the new average becomes 47. The new observation is-

A.
46
B.
50
C.
56
Answer
D.
58

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
New observation
= (47 × 7) - (45.5 × 6)
= 329 - 273
= 56