The average age of the men in a team is 76 years and that of the women is 75 years. The average age for the whole team is. A) 75 yrs B) 75.5 yrs C) Cannot be computed with the given information D) None of the above

The average age of the men in a team is 76 years and that of the women is 75 years. The average age for the whole team is. A) 75 yrs B) 75.5 yrs C) Cannot be computed with the given information D) None of the above
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Clearly to find the average, we ought to number of men, women or total persons in the class, neither of which

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The average age of 160 boys in a class is 58 yrs. The average group of 30 boys in the class is 42 yrs and the average of another group of 50 boys in the class is 36 years. What is the average age of the remaining boys? A) 72.58 B) 74.25 C) 77.75 D) 75.68

Description : The average age of 160 boys in a class is 58 yrs. The average group of 30 boys in the class is 42 yrs and the average of another group of 50 boys in the class is 36 years. What is the average age of the remaining boys? A) 72.58 B) 74.25 C) 77.75 D) 75.68 

Last Answer : C) Total age of 160 boys = 160* 58= 9280 total age of 30 boys = 30 * 42= 1260 total age of next 50boys = 50 * 36= 1800 average of the remaining boys = [(9280-{1260+1800})/[160 - (30 + 50)] =>9280-3060/80 =>6220/80 =77.75yrs

20 years ago, the average age of a family of 4 member was 48 years. 2 children having been born (with the age difference of4 yrs) the present average age of the family is the same. The present age of the youngest child is. A) 2yrs B) 4 yrs C) 6yrs D) 8yrs

Description : 20 years ago, the average age of a family of 4 member was 48 years. 2 children having been born (with the age difference of4 yrs) the present average age of the family is the same. The present age of the youngest child is. A) 2yrs B) 4 yrs C) 6yrs D) 8yrs

Last Answer : C) Total age of 4 members, 20 yrs ago = (48 * 4)=192 yrs Total age of 4 members now = 192 + 20 * 4 = 272 yrs Total age of 6 members now = (48*6)=288yrs Sum of the age of children = 288 - 272 = 16 ... the age of the elder child 4 +x So x + 4 +x = 16 2x=12 X=6 Age of younger child = 6years

4 years ago, the average age of x and y was 22 years. With z joining them, the average becomes 26 years. How ols is z now? A) 62yrs B) 50yrs C) 38 yrs D) 54yrs

Description :  4 years ago, the average age of x and y was 22 years. With z joining them, the average becomes 26 years. How ols is z now? A) 62yrs B) 50yrs C) 38 yrs D) 54yrs

Last Answer : C) age of (x+y) 4 yrs ago= (22 * 2)yrs =44 age of (x+y+z)=(26 *3)yrs =78yrs Therefore z’s age = (78-44)yrs =34 yrs. Current age of z =38 yrs

The average age of Mr and Mrs Rahim at the time of their marriage in 1981 was 56 yrs. On the occasion of their anniversary in 1986, they observed that the average age of their family had come down by 15 yrs compared to their age at the time of their marriage. This was due to the fact that their daughter varshini was born. What was the age of varshini in 1990? A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 1

Description : The average age of Mr and Mrs Rahim at the time of their marriage in 1981 was 56 yrs. On the occasion of their anniversary in 1986, they observed that the average age of their family had come down by 15 yrs compared to ... varshini was born. What was the age of varshini in 1990? A) 6 B) 5 C) 4 D) 1

Last Answer : B) Sum of the ages of Mr and Mrs Rahim=56×2=112years Sum of the ages in 1986=41×3=123 years Sum of the ages of Mr and Mrs Rahim =112+10=122 Daughters age in 1986=123-122=1 years  Daughters age in 1990 =1+4=5 years.

The average age of the assembalage of people was 114 yrs. When the 2 people of the assembalage went out with age of age of 84 yrs and 108yrs, then the average of the assembalage increased by 12yrs. How many people are there initially? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6

Description : The average age of the assembalage of people was 114 yrs. When the 2 people of the assembalage went out with age of age of 84 yrs and 108yrs, then the average of the assembalage increased by 12yrs. How many people are there initially? A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6 

Last Answer : Answer: C)  let the number of people initially be N total age of N people = 114N total age of N-2 people = 114N - ( 84+108) = 114N -192 average age of N-2 people = 126 = [ 114N - 192] / [ N - 2] N=5 Hence th required answer is 5

The average age of 11 daughters of a family is 12yrs. Average age of the daughters together with their parents is 27yrs. If mother is 14yrs younger than father. Then find the father's age A) 127 yrs B) 116.5 yrs C) 168yrs D) 170yrs

Description : The average age of 11 daughters of a family is 12yrs. Average age of the daughters together with their parents is 27yrs. If mother is 14yrs younger than father. Then find the father's age A) 127 yrs B) 116.5 yrs C) 168yrs D) 170yrs

Last Answer : Answer: B) Total age of 11 daughters of a family = 11*12 = 132 father age = 14 +mother age total age of the family (11 daughters + father + mother) is, 132+mother +14+ mother = 27 * 13 mother = 102.5 father age = 14+102.5 =116.5years

The average age of students of a college is 31.6 yrs. The average age of boys in the class is 32.8 yrs and that of girls is 30.8. The ratio of number of boys to the number of girls in the class. A) 2:3 B) 3:1 C) 1:3 D) 3:2

Description : The average age of students of a college is 31.6 yrs. The average age of boys in the class is 32.8 yrs and that of girls is 30.8. The ratio of number of boys to the number of girls in the class. A) 2:3 B) 3:1 C) 1:3 D) 3:2

Last Answer : A) Let the ratio be D:1.then, (D * 32.8) + ( 1* 30.8)= (D+1) * 31.6 32.8 D +30.8 = 31.6 D + 31.6 32.8 D – 31.6D = 31.6 – 30.8 1.2D = 0.8 D = 0.8/1/2 = 0.4/0.6 D = 2/3 Required ratio = 2/3 :1 = 2:3.

The average age of Anu, banu and tonu is 74 yrs. 10years hence the average age of anu and tonu is 86 yrs.6yrs ago the average age of aarthi and banu was 72 yrs. Find the present age of aarthi. A) 80 B) 86 C) 84 D) 83

Description : The average age of Anu, banu and tonu is 74 yrs. 10years hence the average age of anu and tonu is 86 yrs.6yrs ago the average age of aarthi and banu was 72 yrs. Find the present age of aarthi. A) 80 B) 86 C) 84 D) 83

Last Answer : B) anu+ banu+ tonu = 74 * 3 = 222yrs 10yrs hence, anu + 10 + tonu +10 = 86 * 2 anu + tonu= 152 banu = 222-152 = 70 yrs aarthi -6 + banu - 6= 72 * 2 aarthi + banu = 144 + 12 = 156 aarthi age = 156-70 aarthi age = 86yrs

Average age of A, B, C is 90yrs, however when D joins them, then the average comes down to 80 yrs. Now a new person E, whose age is six-fifth of the age of D, replaces A and the new average is 78. What is age of A? A) 64 B) 68 C) 62 D) 66

Description : Average age of A, B, C is 90yrs, however when D joins them, then the average comes down to 80 yrs. Now a new person E, whose age is six-fifth of the age of D, replaces A and the new average is 78. What is age of A? A) 64 B) 68 C) 62 D) 66

Last Answer : B) according to the question A+B+C/3=90 => A+B+C =270…………..(1) A+B+C +D/4=80 => A+B+C +D=320………(2) From the equation 1 and 2 D=50 E =6/5×50=60 E+B+C +D/4=78 => E+B+C +D =312 B+C +D =312-60=252……………..(3) From 2and 3 The age of A=320-252=68

The average age of Krishnan family of 10 members was 34 yrs, 3 yrs ago. A baby having been born, the average age of the family is the same today. The present age of the baby. A) 1yr B) 3yrs C) 4yrs D) 2yrs

Description : The average age of Krishnan family of 10 members was 34 yrs, 3 yrs ago. A baby having been born, the average age of the family is the same today. The present age of the baby. A) 1yr B) 3yrs C) 4yrs D) 2yrs

Last Answer : C) Total age of 10 members , 3 yrs ago = (34*10)yrs = 340 yrs Total age of 10 members now = (340 +3*10) =370yrs Total age of 11 members now = (34*11)yrs =374yrs Therefore age of the baby= 374 – 370 =4yrs.

In shewak's opinion, his weight is greater than 76 kg but less than 83 kg. His sister doest not agree with shewak and she thinks that shewak’s weight is greater than 71 kg but less than 81 kg. His father's view is that his weight cannot be greater than 79 kg. If all are them are correct in their estimation, what is the average of different probable weights of shewak? A) 67kg B) 68kg C) 72kg D) 78kg

Description : In shewak's opinion, his weight is greater than 76 kg but less than 83 kg. His sister doest not agree with shewak and she thinks that shewak's weight is greater than 71 kg but less than 81 kg. His ... , what is the average of different probable weights of shewak? A) 67kg B) 68kg C) 72kg D) 78kg

Last Answer :  Answer: D) Let shewak's weight be X kg. According to shewak , 76 < X < 83 According to shewak 's sister, 71 < X < 81. According to shewak 's father, X ≤ 79 The values satisfying all the above conditions are 77, 78and 79. Required average=[ (77+78+79)/3] = 201/ 3 = 78kg.

A certain company employed 600 men and 400 women and the average wage was 2.55 per hour.If a women got 50 paise less than a man, what were their wages per hour ? (a) Man rs 3.00,Woman Rs 2.50 (b) Man Rs 3.50, Woman Rs 3.00 (c) Man Rs 2.75, Woman Rs 2.25 (d) Man Rs 3.25, Woman Rs 2.75

Description : A certain company employed 600 men and 400 women and the average wage was 2.55 per hour.If a women got 50 paise less than a man, what were their wages per hour ? (a) Man rs 3.00,Woman Rs 2.50 (b) Man Rs 3.50, Woman Rs 3.00 (c) Man Rs 2.75, Woman Rs 2.25 (d) Man Rs 3.25, Woman Rs 2.75

Last Answer : Man = Rs 2.75, woman = Rs 2.25

Harish buys petrol at rs 21, Rs.24 and Rs.27 per litre for 3 successive years. What approximately is the average cost per litre of petrol if he spends Rs.12000 each year? A) 23.74 B) 54.76 C) 24.66 D) 28.99

Description : Harish buys petrol at rs 21, Rs.24 and Rs.27 per litre for 3 successive years. What approximately is the average cost per litre of petrol if he spends Rs.12000 each year? A) 23.74 B) 54.76 C) 24.66 D) 28.99

Last Answer : A)  Total quantity of petrol consumed in 3 yr = (12000/21 +12000/24+12000/27) =12000(1/2 + 1/24 + 1/27) =12000(72+63+56/1512) =12000(191/1512) =(2292000/1512)litres Total amount spent = rs(3 *12000) = Rs.36000 Average cost = Rs(36000*1512/2292000) =Rs.23.74

A batch of 50 people has the oldest person with 160 years of age. The average of the batch is reduced by 2, if the oldest person is replaced by someone new, Find the age of the new person. A) 45 B) 30 C) 60 D) 75

Description : A batch of 50 people has the oldest person with 160 years of age. The average of the batch is reduced by 2, if the oldest person is replaced by someone new, Find the age of the new person. A) 45 B) 30 C) 60 D) 75

Last Answer : Answer: C)  Average=Sum of observations/Number of observations Given, a batch of 50 people has the oldest person with 160 years of age. Let the average of the group be a'. Sum total of ages = 50 a Given, average of the ... person be b' . 50a - 160 + b = 50(a - 2) b= 160-100 b = 60 years

The average age of a family of 24 members is 132 years. If the age of the youngest member is 22 years, the average age of the family at the birth of the youngest member was? A) 75 B) 110 C) 100 D) 95

Description : The average age of a family of 24 members is 132 years. If the age of the youngest member is 22 years, the average age of the family at the birth of the youngest member was? A) 75 B) 110 C) 100 D) 95

Last Answer :  Answer: B) Total age of the family of 24 members = 132* 24 = 3168 yrs Total age of the family members 22 yrs ago = 3168 - (24*22) = 2640 at the time total members in a family = 24 average age of the family at the birth of the youngest member = 2640/24 = 110yrs.

The average weather(rainfall) for the first 6 days out of 8 days recorded to be 9 cm. The rainfall on last 2 days was in the ratio 2:3. the average of 8 days was 14.2 cm. What was the rainfall on the last day? A) 7.8 B) 34.4 C) 35.76 D) 8.9

Description : The average weather(rainfall) for the first 6 days out of 8 days recorded to be 9 cm. The rainfall on last 2 days was in the ratio 2:3. the average of 8 days was 14.2 cm. What was the rainfall on the last day? A) 7.8 B) 34.4 C) 35.76 D) 8.9

Last Answer : C) according to question (6×9+3x+2x)/8=14.2 54+5x=113.6 X=11.92 Last day rainfall=3×11.92=35.76cm

An industry employed 1200 men and 800 women and the average salary was Rs 51 per day. If a woman got Rs 10 less than a man , then what are their daily salary?(mens and women respectively) A) men Rs 25 and women Rs 35 B) men Rs 45 and women Rs 55 C) men Rs 35 and women Rs 25 D) men Rs 55 and women Rs 45

Description : An industry employed 1200 men and 800 women and the average salary was Rs 51 per day. If a woman got Rs 10 less than a man , then what are their daily salary?(mens and women respectively) A) men Rs 25 and women Rs ... Rs 45 and women Rs 55 C) men Rs 35 and women Rs 25 D) men Rs 55 and women Rs 45

Last Answer : D) Let the daily salary of man be Rs’x’ Then the daily salary of a women = Rs (x-100 Now 1200x + 800(x-10) = 51 *(1200+800) 1200x+800x -8000 = 51*2000 2000x = 102000+8000 =110000 X=55 Therefore mens daily salary Rs 55 and womens daily salary Rs 45

The average age of 78 students of a batch is 30 years. If the age of the head master be included, then the average increases by 6 months. Find the age of head master? A) 56yrs 5 months B) 66yrs 6 months C) 56yrs 5 months D) 69yrs 5 months

Description : The average age of 78 students of a batch is 30 years. If the age of the head master be included, then the average increases by 6 months. Find the age of head master? A) 56yrs 5 months B) 66yrs 6 months C) 56yrs 5 months D) 69yrs 5 months

Last Answer : D)  Total age of 78 students = (780 * 30)yrs  = 2340 yrs  Average of 79 persons = 30 yrs 6 months  = 6 ½ yrs  Total age of 79 persons = 61/2 * 79  = 2409.5  Age of headmaster = (2409.5 – 2340)yrs  = 69.5 yrs = 69 yrs 5 months.

The average age of a board of 8 trustless remains the same as it was 3 years ago, when one of them is replaced by a new member. The new member is younger than the truetee in whose place he has been replaced by (a) 24 years (b) 26 years (C) 47 years (d) 32 years

Description : The average age of a board of 8 trustless remains the same as it was 3 years ago, when one of them is replaced by a new member. The new member is younger than the truetee in whose place he has been replaced by (a) 24 years (b) 26 years (C) 47 years (d) 32 years

Last Answer : 24 years 

The average age of A and B is 20 years. If C were to replace A, the average would be 19 and id C were to replace B,the average would be 21 . The ages of A, B and C are (in years) (a) 22, 17,16 (b) 22, 18, 20 (c) 30, 18, 15 (d) 23, 17 ,15

Description : The average age of A and B is 20 years. If C were to replace A, the average would be 19 and id C were to replace B,the average would be 21 . The ages of A, B and C are (in years) (a) 22, 17,16 (b) 22, 18, 20 (c) 30, 18, 15 (d) 23, 17 ,15

Last Answer : 22, 18, 20 Hint : A + B = 2 x 20 C + B = 2 x 19 A + C = 2 x 21

When the average age of a father, mother and their son was 90 years, the son got married and a child was born just 6 year after the marriage when child turned 14 years the average age of the family is 80yrs. Find the age of daughter - in - law at present? A) 55 B) 56 C) 57 D) 58

Description : When the average age of a father, mother and their son was 90 years, the son got married and a child was born just 6 year after the marriage when child turned 14 years the average age of the family is 80yrs. Find the age of daughter - in - law at present? A) 55 B) 56 C) 57 D) 58

Last Answer : B) total age of father, mother and son at the time of son's marriage = 90*3 =270 present age of family father, mother, son, daughter-in-law, child = (father, mother, son age at the time of marriage ... 60)+ daughter-in-law present age + 14 = 80*5 =400 daughter-in-law present age= 400-344 = 56yrs

The average age of 14 mens is increased by 1 year when one of them whose age is 44 years is replaced by a lady. What is the age of the lady? A) 54 B) 58 C) 50 D) 56

Description : The average age of 14 mens is increased by 1 year when one of them whose age is 44 years is replaced by a lady. What is the age of the lady? A) 54 B) 58 C) 50 D) 56 

Last Answer : B) suppose the average age of 14 men is x years and the age of lady is y years. the total age of 14 mens will be = 14x years the average age of 14 mens is increased by 1 years who of them whose age is 44 years is replaced by ... 14x - 44 + y = 14* (x+1) 14x - 44 + y = 14x + 14 y = 14+ 44 y=58

After replacing an old person by a new person, it was found that the average age of five persons of a assembly is the same as it was 6 years ago. What is the difference between the ages of the replaced and the new persons? A) 24 B) 36 C) 30 D) 15

Description : After replacing an old person by a new person, it was found that the average age of five persons of a assembly is the same as it was 6 years ago. What is the difference between the ages of the replaced and the new persons? A) 24 B) 36 C) 30 D) 15 

Last Answer : C) Let the ages of the five persons at present be a, b, c, d & e years. And the age of the new persons be f years. So the new average of five members' age = (a + b + c + d + f)/5 - ... - e + f) = 5x Solving e - f = 30 years. Thus the difference of ages between replaced and new person = 30years.

The average age of K and L is 48 years. If M replaced K, the average age would be 40 and if M replaced L, the average would be 44. What are the ages of K,L,M repectively? A) 58, 46, 22 B) 32, 44, 36 C) 52,44,36 D) 56, 22,38

Description :  The average age of K and L is 48 years. If M replaced K, the average age would be 40 and if M replaced L, the average would be 44. What are the ages of K,L,M repectively? A) 58, 46, 22 B) 32, 44, 36 C) 52,44,36 D) 56, 22,38

Last Answer : Answer: C)  Total age of K& L = 48*2 = 96 yrs----->1 Total age of L& M = 40*2 = 80yrs----->2 Total age of K& M = 44*2 = 88 yrs----->3 from 1, 2, 3 K+L+M =132---->4 from 1 & 4, M= 36 from 2 & 4, K=52 from 3 & 4, L=44 Hence the required answer is 52,44,36 

Rohit married 21 years ago at the age of 90 years. His wife's present age 99years. If 24 years later the average age of rohit, his wife and their son was 90 years, then what is son's present age? A) 15yr B) 14yr C) 13yr D) 12yr

Description : Rohit married 21 years ago at the age of 90 years. His wife's present age 99years. If 24 years later the average age of rohit, his wife and their son was 90 years, then what is son's present age? A) 15yr B) 14yr C) 13yr D) 12yr

Last Answer : Answer: D) Rohit present age = 111years total age of family after 24 yrs = 90*3= 270 present age of rohit & his wife = 111+99 = 210yrs present age of rohit, his wife & his son= 270- 24*3 =198 present age of son= 210-198=12yrs

Of the 5 numbers, the first is twice the second, the second is one – third of the third, the third is 5 times of the fourth, and the fourth is three – seventh of fifth. The average of the numbers is 35. The largest of these number is. A) 30.63 B) 65.625 C) 43.75 D) 75.356

Description : Of the 5 numbers, the first is twice the second, the second is one – third of the third, the third is 5 times of the fourth, and the fourth is three – seventh of fifth. The average of the numbers is 35. The largest of these number is. A) 30.63 B) 65.625 C) 43.75 D) 75.356

Last Answer : B) Let the fifth number be x'. 4th number = 3/7 x 3rd number = 5 (3/7 x) = 15/7x 2nd number = 1/3 (15/7 x) = 15 /21 x 1st number = 2 (15/21 x) = 30/21 x X + 3/7 x + 15 /7 ... 120x = 3675 X = 30.625 So the numbers are 30.62, 13.125, 65.625, 21.875, 43.75. Therefore largest number is 65.625.

A group of 4 persons joins in javelin throw competition. The best player scored 42.5 points. If he had scored 46 points, the average score for the team would have been 42. The number of points the team scored. A) 164.5 B) 166.5 C) 169.7 D) 162.5

Description : A group of 4 persons joins in javelin throw competition. The best player scored 42.5 points. If he had scored 46 points, the average score for the team would have been 42. The number of points the team scored. A) 164.5 B) 166.5 C) 169.7 D) 162.5

Last Answer : A) Let the total score be ‘x’. (X+46 – 42.5)/4 = 42 X + 3.5 = 42 * 4 X + 3.5 = 168 X = 168 – 3.5 X = 164.5

The average monthly expenditure of Mr. Abi family for the first 4 months is Rs.4210, next 4 month expenditure Rs.4450 for the last 4 months Rs. 4360 . If his family saves Rs. 6800 for 12 months, find the average monthly income of the family for the 12 months? A) Rs. 4707.25 B) Rs.4564.75 C) Rs. 4906.66 D) Rs. 4806.50

Description : The average monthly expenditure of Mr. Abi family for the first 4 months is Rs.4210, next 4 month expenditure Rs.4450 for the last 4 months Rs. 4360 . If his family saves Rs. 6800 for 12 months, find the average monthly ... the 12 months? A) Rs. 4707.25 B) Rs.4564.75 C) Rs. 4906.66 D) Rs. 4806.50

Last Answer : C) Mr Abi family first 4 month expenditure=4210*4=16840 Mr Abi family next 4 month expenditure=4450*4=Rs17800 Mr Abi family last 4 month expenditure=4360*4=Rs.17440 Mr Abi family total ... 17440+6800=Rs.58880. Mr Abi family average expenditure in 12 months =58880/12=Rs.4906.66

The average of marks obtained by 60 students in a computer examination is 18. If the average marks of passed students is 20and that of the failed students is 8, what is the number of students who passed the examination? A) 100 B) 75 C) 50 D) 85

Description : The average of marks obtained by 60 students in a computer examination is 18. If the average marks of passed students is 20and that of the failed students is 8, what is the number of students who passed the examination? A) 100 B) 75 C) 50 D) 85 

Last Answer : C Let the number of passed students be x. Then total marks = 60 × 18= 20x + (60– x) × 8 1080= 20x + 480– 8x 12x = 600 ∴ x = 50 ∴ number of passed students = 50

In a post graduate examination the marks obtained by a student is 75 per paper. If he had obtained 33 marks more in Evs paper & 27 more marks in science paper, then his average per paper is increased by 3 marks. Then how many papers were there in exam? A) 10 B) 12 C) 14 D) 20

Description : In a post graduate examination the marks obtained by a student is 75 per paper. If he had obtained 33 marks more in Evs paper & 27 more marks in science paper, then his average per paper is increased by 3 marks. Then how many papers were there in exam? A) 10 B) 12 C) 14 D) 20

Last Answer : Answer: D)  Let the number of paper be A. Then total marks earned him = 75A from questions, 75A + 33+ 27= 78A 3A = 60=> A=20 = number of subjects

The average monthly salary of 24 labours and 6 supervisor in a factory was Rs. 1200. When one of the supervisor whose salary was Rs. 1440, was replaced with a new supervisor, then the average salary of the team went down to 1160. What is the salary of the new supervisor? A) 170 B) 420 C) 390 D) 240

Description : The average monthly salary of 24 labours and 6 supervisor in a factory was Rs. 1200. When one of the supervisor whose salary was Rs. 1440, was replaced with a new supervisor, then the average salary of the team went down to 1160. What is the salary of the new supervisor? A) 170 B) 420 C) 390 D) 240

Last Answer : D) The total salary amount = 30 1200=36000 The salary of the exiting supervisor = 1440 Therefore, the salary of 24 labours and the remaining 5 supervisors: =36000-1440=34560 When a new ... 34800=1200 less than that of the old supervisor who left the company, which is equal to 1440−1200=240

1/2of a certain travel is covered at the rate of 30km/hr, one-third at the rate of 40 km/hr and the rest at 35km/hr. Find the average speed for the whole travel. A) 33 1/3 B) 33 3/5 C) 34 3/7 D) None of these

Description : 1/2of a certain travel is covered at the rate of 30km/hr, one-third at the rate of 40 km/hr and the rest at 35km/hr. Find the average speed for the whole travel. A) 33 1/3 B) 33 3/5 C) 34 3/7 D) None of these

Last Answer : B) let the total travel be X km.  Then X/2 km at the speed of 30 km/hr and X/3 km at 40 km/hr and the rest distance( X - X/2 - X/3) =1/6 X at the speed of 35km/hr. Total time taken during the travel ... 2*30 hrs+ X/3*40hrs+ X/6*35hrs = 5X/168 hrs Average speed =X/(5x/168) = 168/5 =33 3/5km hr

Distance between two stations P & Q is 1556km. A passenger train covers the journey from P to Q at 168km per hr and return back to P with a uniform speed of 112km/hr. Find the Average speed of the train during the whole journey? A) 124.4 km/hr B) 130.4km/hr C) 134.4 km/hr D) 130.0 km/hr

Description : Distance between two stations P & Q is 1556km. A passenger train covers the journey from P to Q at 168km per hr and return back to P with a uniform speed of 112km/hr. Find the Average speed of the train during the whole journey? A) 124.4 km/hr B) 130.4km/hr C) 134.4 km/hr D) 130.0 km/hr

Last Answer : C) Given x= 168 , y = 112 Required average speed = (2xy / x + y) km/hr = 2 * 168 *112 / 168 + 112 = 37632 / 280 =134.4 km/hr

There are two groups of a class consisting of 72 and 88 students respectively. If the average weight of 1st group is 80kg and the weight of 2nd group is 70kg. Find the average weight of whole class? A) 64kg B) 74.5kg C) 84.5kg D) 54kg

Description : There are two groups of a class consisting of 72 and 88 students respectively. If the average weight of 1st group is 80kg and the weight of 2nd group is 70kg. Find the average weight of whole class? A) 64kg B) 74.5kg C) 84.5kg D) 54kg

Last Answer :  B)  Total weight of (72 + 88) = (72*80) + (88 * 70)kg = (5760 + 6160)kg  = 11,920kg  Average weight of the whole class = 11920 / 160  = 74.5 kg

There are 50 compartments in a Chennai express carrying an average of 70 passengers per compartments. At least 24 passengers were sitting in each compartment, not any compartment has equal number of passengers, and any compartment does not exceed the number of average passengers expect 50th compartment. Find how many passengers can be accommodated in 50th compartment? A. 748 B. 705 C.739 D.cannot be determined

Description :  There are 50 compartments in a Chennai express carrying an average of 70 passengers per compartments. At least 24 passengers were sitting in each compartment, not any compartment has equal number of passengers, ... can be accommodated in 50th compartment? A. 748 B. 705 C.739 D.cannot be determined 

Last Answer : C) Total number of passengers in Chennai express = 50*70 = 3500 Total number of candidates from 1 to 49 compartments = 24+25+....+70 = (70*71)/2 +(23*24)/2 = 2761 number of passengers in 50th compartment = 3500 - 2761= 739

The average age of three -seventh of class is 49, what should be the average of remaining four-seventh students so that the average of the entire class is 63? A) 24.5 B) 86.5 C) 73.5 D) 25.5

Description : The average age of three -seventh of class is 49, what should be the average of remaining four-seventh students so that the average of the entire class is 63? A) 24.5 B) 86.5 C) 73.5 D) 25.5

Last Answer : C) According to the question, 63=3/7×49+4/7×y 63=147/7+4y/7 441=147+4y 4y=294 Y=73.5

The average age of a morning class is 108, if the average age of 72 ladies in the class is as same as the total average and the number of gents in the class is 2 more than the ladies in the class, what is the average age of gents in the class? A) 152 B) 108 C) 156 D) 154

Description : The average age of a morning class is 108, if the average age of 72 ladies in the class is as same as the total average and the number of gents in the class is 2 more than the ladies in the class, what is the average age of gents in the class? A) 152 B) 108 C) 156 D) 154 

Last Answer : B) According to question, (72+74)X=72×108+74X 146x-74x=7776 72x=7776 X=7776/72= 108years

The average age of 150 students in a class is 40% of the number of students in the class and the average age of a group of 50 students present in the class is 32yrs and the average age of another 50 students in the class is 36yrs. What is the average age of the remaining students in the class? A) 102 B) 118 C) 112 D) 108

Description : The average age of 150 students in a class is 40% of the number of students in the class and the average age of a group of 50 students present in the class is 32yrs and the average age of another 50 students ... is the average age of the remaining students in the class? A) 102 B) 118 C) 112 D) 108

Last Answer : C) 150 students average 150×40/100=60 years According to the question, 150×60=50×32+50×36+50×X 50×X=9000-1600-1800 50x=5600 X=112

At the average age of siva and sasi is equal to the average age of somu and ramu. if the ratio of age of siva and sasi 1:3 and somu age is equal to the three by two of siva age. What is the present age of somu if ramu age is 25years? A) 12 B) 15 C) 18 D) 21

Description : At the average age of siva and sasi is equal to the average age of somu and ramu. if the ratio of age of siva and sasi 1:3 and somu age is equal to the three by two of siva age. What is the present age of somu if ramu age is 25years? A) 12 B) 15 C) 18 D) 21

Last Answer : B) siva:sasi=x:3x siva+sasi/2=somu + ramu/2 X+3X=3/2×X+25 5X=50 X=10 Siva’s age is 10 then somu's age = 3/2×10=15 years

A person’s age is 150% of what it was 15 years ago, but 76% of what it will be after 15years. What is his present age? A) 39.7 B) 45.8 C) 42.8 D) 37.8

Description : A person’s age is 150% of what it was 15 years ago, but 76% of what it will be after 15years. What is his present age? A) 39.7 B) 45.8 C) 42.8 D) 37.8

Last Answer : B)  let the present age be X yrs then 150% of (X-15)=X; and 76 % of (x+15)= X 150% of (X-15)=76% of(X+15) 3/2(X-15)=19/25(X+15)  X=45.8yrs

The average of 5 numbers is 9 and the average of the last three numbers is 5.Find the average of the first two numbers.

Description : The average of 5 numbers is 9 and the average of the last three numbers is 5.Find the average of the first two numbers.

Last Answer : Sum of 5 numbers = 9 x 5 = 45 Sum of last three numbers = 15 The average of 1st two numbers = 45-15/2 = 30/2 = 15.

A man spends Rs 1,800 per month on an average for the first four mouths and Rs 2,000 per month for the nest 8 months and saves Rs 5,600 a year. What is his average monthly income ?

Description : A man spends Rs 1,800 per month on an average for the first four mouths and Rs 2,000 per month for the nest 8 months and saves Rs 5,600 a year. What is his average monthly income ?

Last Answer : Total expenditure during first four months = 1,800 x 4 = Rs 7,200 Total expenditure during the next 8 months = 2,000 x 8 = Rs 16,000 Saving = Rs 5,600 Total of expenditure and saving (equal to income ... ,200+ 16,000 + 5,600=Rs 28,800 Average monthly income = 28,800 /12 = Rs 2,400

The average weight of 45 passenger on board an aircraft is 50 kg. If the weight of 5 members of the crew is added, the average is reduced by half kilogram . What is the average weight of the crew members?

Description : The average weight of 45 passenger on board an aircraft is 50 kg. If the weight of 5 members of the crew is added, the average is reduced by half kilogram . What is the average weight of the crew members?

Last Answer : Total weight of 45 passenger = 45 x 50 = 2250 kg Total weight of 45 passenger and 5 crews = 50 x 49.5 = 2475 kg Total weight of 5 crews = 2475-2250 = 225kg Average weight of 5 crews = 225/5 = 45kg.

The average score in a bank examination of 13 students of a class is 50. If the scores of the top five students are not considered, the average score of the remaining students falls by 5. The pass mark was 35 and the maximum mark was 100. It is also known that none of the students failed. If each of the top five scorers had distinct integral scores, the maximum possible score of the topper is. A) 85 B) 90 C) 95 D) 100

Description : The average score in a bank examination of 13 students of a class is 50. If the scores of the top five students are not considered, the average score of the remaining students falls by 5. The pass mark ... integral scores, the maximum possible score of the topper is. A) 85 B) 90 C) 95 D) 100

Last Answer : D Average = Sum of observations/Number of observations Given, average score in a bank examination of 13 students of a class is 50. Sum of total scores = 13 50= 650 Given, if the scores of the top five students are not ... b + c + d + e = 290 ⇒46+ 47 + 48+ 49 +e = 290 ⇒e = 100

Mr. Sebastine, a famous author, recently got his new novel released. To his utter dismay, he found that for the 1974 pages on an average there were 3 mistakes in every page. While, in the first 1024 pages there were only 2122 mistakes, they seemed to increase for latter pages. Find the average number of mistakes per page for the remaining pages. A) 5 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

Description : Mr. Sebastine, a famous author, recently got his new novel released. To his utter dismay, he found that for the 1974 pages on an average there were 3 mistakes in every page. While, in the first 1024 pages there ... the average number of mistakes per page for the remaining pages. A) 5 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4

Last Answer : D According to the question X is the remaining pages average. 2122+(1974-1024)×x/1974=3 950x=5922-2122=3800 X=3800/950=4

There are five numbers, the second number is 25% more than the first or third number, the 4th number is 5/4 of the third number and the fifth number is 3/2of the 3rd number. What is the average of 5 numbers if the first number is 10? A) 12.5 B) 12 C) 13 D) 10

Description : There are five numbers, the second number is 25% more than the first or third number, the 4th number is 5/4 of the third number and the fifth number is 3/2of the 3rd number. What is the average of 5 numbers if the first number is 10? A) 12.5 B) 12 C) 13 D) 10

Last Answer : B) Let us consider 5 numbers are A,B,C,D and E B=125/100×A B=125/100×C 125/100×A=125/100×C A/C=1/1 D=5/4×c E=3/2*C First number is 10, A=10=x B=25% ×10+10=12.5 C=10 D=5/4×10=12.5 E=3/2×C=15 Required average=10+12.5+10+12.5+15/5=12

The average height of 50 students in a class is 182 cm. 40 students whose average height is 182.5 cm left the class and 50 students whose average height is 180.5 cm joined the class. Find the average height of the present? A) 180.41 B) 175.5 C) 180.55 D) 185.5

Description : The average height of 50 students in a class is 182 cm. 40 students whose average height is 182.5 cm left the class and 50 students whose average height is 180.5 cm joined the class. Find the average height of the present? A) 180.41 B) 175.5 C) 180.55 D) 185.5

Last Answer : A) The average of the students leaving the class as well as joining the class to be 182 so that the average remains the same. But it is given that the average of the 40 students leaving the class is 182. ... strength of the class. Hence the average of the present class = 182 - 95/60 = 180.5 cm

11 girls went to a canteen. 10 of them spent 10 each and the 11th girl spent 25 more than the average expenditure of all. Find the total money spent by them? A) 172 .5 B) 178 .5 C) 137.5 D) 165.5

Description : 11 girls went to a canteen. 10 of them spent 10 each and the 11th girl spent 25 more than the average expenditure of all. Find the total money spent by them? A) 172 .5 B) 178 .5 C) 137.5 D) 165.5

Last Answer : C)  Let the average money spent by the 11girls = x  Money spent by the 11th girl = (x + 25)  Money spent by the other 10 girls = (10*10) = 100  Total money spent by the 11 girls = (100 + x + 25) =(x + ... = (x + 125)/ 11 =>10x=125  x =12.5 Total money spent by the 11 girls = 11*12.5 = 137.5.

The average of 12 numbers is 7.9. The average of 5 of them is 6.8, while the average of other five is 7.7. what is the average of the remaining 2 numbers? A) 10.25 B) 11.15 C) 12.65 D) 13.25

Description : The average of 12 numbers is 7.9. The average of 5 of them is 6.8, while the average of other five is 7.7. what is the average of the remaining 2 numbers? A) 10.25 B) 11.15 C) 12.65 D) 13.25

Last Answer : B) Sum of the remaining 2 numbers = [(12 * 7.9) – (586.8) – (5*7.7)]  = 94.8 – 34 – 38.5  = 22.3  Required average = 22.3 / 2  = 11.15

The average monthly salary of directors & office boys of an organization Rs. 3750. Then the average salary of all directors is Rs. 6000 while that of all office boys is Rs. 3000 per month. If there are 120 employees in the organization then find the ratio of manager and office boy. A) 2:5 B) 3:1 C) 1:3 D) 5:2

Description : The average monthly salary of directors & office boys of an organization Rs. 3750. Then the average salary of all directors is Rs. 6000 while that of all office boys is Rs. 3000 per month. If there are 120 employees in the ... find the ratio of manager and office boy. A) 2:5 B) 3:1 C) 1:3 D) 5:2 

Last Answer :  C)  let the number of director be X and office boy be 120-x total salary of director and office boy = 120*3750 = Rs.450000 total salary of director = 6000x total salary of office boy = 3000* (120 - ... director number of office boy = 120-30 = 90 ratio of director to office boy = 30:90 = 1:3