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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 310

Q310

The average of a collection of 20 measurements was calculated to tb 56 cm. But later it was found that a mistake had occurred in one of the measurement which was recorded as 64 cm., but should have been 61 cm. The correct average must be -

A.
53 cm
B.
54.5 cm
C.
55.85 cm
Answer
D.
56.15 cm

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
According to the question,
Correct average
=  
=  
=  
= 55.85 cm