College of Admission Tests Multan

Averages

Solve the question of and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.

Question: 4

The average of 50 numbers is 30. If two numbers, 35 and 40 are discarded, then the average of the remaining numbers is nearly:
  • 28.32
  • 29.68
  • 28.78
  • 29.27

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Correct Answer: B

Total sum of 48 numbers =(50×30)−(35+40)

=1500−75

=1425

Average =(1425/48)

= 29.68