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  1. The average age of 14 girls and their teacher’s age is 15 years. If the teacher’s age is excluded, the average reduces by 1. What is the teacher’s age?









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    According to question ,
    Total age of 14 girls + 1 teacher = 15 × 15 = 225 yrs.
    Average age of 14 girls = 14 yrs.
    ∴ Total age of 14 girls = 14 × 14 = 196 yrs.

    Correct Option: D

    According to question ,
    Total age of 14 girls + 1 teacher = 15 × 15 = 225 yrs.
    Average age of 14 girls = 14 yrs.
    ∴ Total age of 14 girls = 14 × 14 = 196 yrs.
    ∴ Teacher’s age = 225 – 196 = 29 yrs.


  1. The average of marks of 28 students in Mathematics was 50; 8 students left the school, then this average increased by 5. What is the average of marks obtained by the students who left the school ?









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    The average of marks of 28 students in Mathematics = 50
    Total marks of 28 students = 28 × 50 = 1400
    When 8 students left , The average of marks of 20 students = 55
    Total marks of 20 students = 20 × 55 = 1100

    Correct Option: B

    The average of marks of 28 students in Mathematics = 50
    Total marks of 28 students = 28 × 50 = 1400
    When 8 students left , The average of marks of 20 students = 55
    Total marks of 20 students = 20 × 55 = 1100
    ∴ Total marks of 8 students = 1400 – 1100 = 300
    ∴ Average = 300 ÷ 8 = 37.5



  1. The average of five numbers is 27. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 25. The excluded number is :









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    Given that , The average of five numbers = 27
    Total sum of five numbers = 27 × 5 = 135
    If one number is excluded, the average of five numbers = 25

    Correct Option: D

    Given that , The average of five numbers = 27
    Total sum of five numbers = 27 × 5 = 135
    If one number is excluded, the average of five numbers = 25
    Total sum of four numbers = 25 × 4 = 100
    ∴ Required number = 135 – 100 = 35


  1. A batsman has a certain average of runs for 12 innings. In the 13th innings he scores 96 runs thereby increasing his average by 5 runs. What will be his average after 13th innings?









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    Let the average for first 12 innings is y
    According to question ,
    ⇒ 12y + 96 = (y + 5) x 13
    ⇒ 13y - 12y = 96 - 65
    ⇒ y = 31

    Correct Option: C

    Let the average for first 12 innings is y
    According to question ,
    ⇒ 12y + 96 = (y + 5) x 13
    ⇒ 13y - 12y = 96 - 65
    ⇒ y = 31
    ∴ Average after 13th inning = (31 + 5)= 36



  1. Average runs scored by 11 players of a cricket team is 23. If the first player scored 113 runs. Find the average runs of the remaining players.









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    According to question ,
    Total runs scored by remaining 10 cricketers = 23 × 11 – 113
    Total runs scored by remaining 10 cricketers = 253 – 113 = 140

    Correct Option: C

    According to question ,
    Total runs scored by remaining 10 cricketers = 23 × 11 – 113
    Total runs scored by remaining 10 cricketers = 253 – 113 = 140
    ∴ Required average = 140 ÷ 10 = 14 runs