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51
MediumMCQ
Five years ago,the average age of $P$ and $Q$ was $15 \text{ years}$. Now,the average age of $P$,$Q$,and $R$ is $20 \text{ years}$. What will be the age of $R$ after $10 \text{ years}$?
A
$35$
B
$40$
C
$30$
D
$50$

Solution

(C) The average age of $P$ and $Q$ five years ago was $15 \text{ years}$.
Therefore,their total age five years ago was $15 \times 2 = 30 \text{ years}$.
The present total age of $P$ and $Q$ is $30 + 5 + 5 = 40 \text{ years}$.
The present average age of $P$,$Q$,and $R$ is $20 \text{ years}$.
Therefore,their present total age is $20 \times 3 = 60 \text{ years}$.
Present age of $R = (P + Q + R) - (P + Q) = 60 - 40 = 20 \text{ years}$.
After $10 \text{ years}$,the age of $R$ will be $20 + 10 = 30 \text{ years}$.
52
MediumMCQ
The average salary of the entire staff in an office is $Rs. 500$ per day. The average salary of officers is $Rs. 750$ and that of non-officers is $Rs. 250$. If the number of officers is $15$,then find the number of non-officers in the office?
A
$25$
B
$10$
C
$15$
D
$20$

Solution

(C) Let the number of non-officer staff be $x$.
The total salary of officers is $15 \times 750 = 11250$.
The total salary of non-officers is $x \times 250 = 250x$.
The total number of staff is $(15 + x)$.
The average salary of the entire staff is given by the formula: $\text{Average} = \frac{\text{Total Salary}}{\text{Total Number of Staff}}$.
Therefore,$500 = \frac{11250 + 250x}{15 + x}$.
Multiplying both sides by $(15 + x)$,we get: $500(15 + x) = 11250 + 250x$.
$7500 + 500x = 11250 + 250x$.
$500x - 250x = 11250 - 7500$.
$250x = 3750$.
$x = \frac{3750}{250} = 15$.
Hence,the number of non-officer staff is $15$.
53
EasyMCQ
Three years ago,the average age of a family of $5$ members was $27 \, \text{years}$. The present average age is also $27 \, \text{years}$ after the inclusion of a child into the family. Find the age of the child in years.
A
$16$
B
$12$
C
$24$
D
$20$

Solution

(B) The sum of the ages of $5$ family members $3$ years ago was $27 \times 5 = 135 \, \text{years}$.
Since $3$ years have passed,each of the $5$ members has aged by $3$ years. Therefore,the total increase in age is $5 \times 3 = 15 \, \text{years}$.
The present total age of the $5$ members is $135 + 15 = 150 \, \text{years}$.
After the inclusion of a child,the family now has $6$ members,and the new average age is $27 \, \text{years}$.
The total present age of the family including the child is $27 \times 6 = 162 \, \text{years}$.
The age of the child is the difference between the total age with the child and the total age of the $5$ members: $162 - 150 = 12 \, \text{years}$.
54
EasyMCQ
The average age of $5$ sisters is $20 \, \text{years}$. If the age of the youngest sister is $4 \, \text{years}$,what was the average age of the group of sisters at the time of the birth of the youngest sister?
A
$25$
B
$15$
C
$18$
D
$20$

Solution

(D) The total age of $5$ sisters is $5 \times 20 = 100 \, \text{years}$.
At the time of the birth of the youngest sister ($4 \, \text{years}$ ago),each of the $5$ sisters was $4 \, \text{years}$ younger.
Therefore,the total age of the group at that time was $100 - (5 \times 4) = 100 - 20 = 80 \, \text{years}$.
At the time of the youngest sister's birth,there were only $4$ sisters (excluding the youngest one who was $0 \, \text{years}$ old).
Thus,the average age of the $4$ sisters was $\frac{80}{4} = 20 \, \text{years}$.
55
EasyMCQ
The average weight of $4$ men $A, B, C,$ and $D$ is $67 \, kg.$ When a $5^{th}$ man $E$ is included,the average weight decreases by $2 \, kg.$ $A$ is replaced by $F.$ The weight of $F$ is $4 \, kg$ more than $E.$ The average weight decreases because of the replacement of $A,$ and now the average weight is $64 \, kg.$ Find the weight of $A.$
A
$78$
B
$66$
C
$75$
D
$58$

Solution

(B) $1$. Initial sum of weights of $A, B, C, D = 4 \times 67 = 268 \, kg.$
$2$. After including $E,$ total men = $5,$ and new average = $67 - 2 = 65 \, kg.$
$3$. Total weight of $5$ men $(A+B+C+D+E) = 5 \times 65 = 325 \, kg.$
$4$. Weight of $E = 325 - 268 = 57 \, kg.$
$5$. Weight of $F = E + 4 = 57 + 4 = 61 \, kg.$
$6$. After replacing $A$ with $F,$ the new average weight is $64 \, kg.$
$7$. Total weight of $5$ men $(F+B+C+D+E) = 5 \times 64 = 320 \, kg.$
$8$. Since $(A+B+C+D+E) = 325,$ we have $(B+C+D+E) = 325 - A.$
$9$. Substituting this into the new total: $F + (325 - A) = 320.$
$10$. $61 + 325 - A = 320 \implies 386 - A = 320 \implies A = 66 \, kg.$
56
MediumMCQ
Average of $a, b$ and $c$ is $11$; average of $c, d$ and $e$ is $17$; average of $e$ and $f$ is $22$ and average of $e$ and $c$ is $17$. Find out the average of $a, b, c, d, e$ and $f$?
A
$15 \frac{2}{3}$
B
$18 \frac{1}{2}$
C
$21 \frac{1}{3}$
D
$16 \frac{1}{2}$

Solution

(A) Given that the average of $a, b, c$ is $11$,so the sum $a + b + c = 11 \times 3 = 33$.
Given that the average of $c, d, e$ is $17$,so the sum $c + d + e = 17 \times 3 = 51$.
Given that the average of $e, f$ is $22$,so the sum $e + f = 22 \times 2 = 44$.
Given that the average of $e, c$ is $17$,so the sum $e + c = 17 \times 2 = 34$.
We need to find the sum $a + b + c + d + e + f$.
From the sum $c + d + e = 51$ and $e + c = 34$,we can find $d = 51 - 34 = 17$.
Now,the total sum is $(a + b + c) + (d) + (e + f) = 33 + 17 + 44 = 94$.
The average of $a, b, c, d, e, f$ is $\frac{94}{6} = \frac{47}{3} = 15 \frac{2}{3}$.
57
MediumMCQ
The average age of a man and his two twin sons,born on the same day,is $30 \, \text{years}$. The ratio of the ages of the father and one son is $5:2$. What is the father's age in $\text{years}$?
A
$50$
B
$30$
C
$45$
D
$20$

Solution

(A) Let the age of the father be $F$ and the age of each twin son be $S$.
Since the sons are twins,their ages are equal.
The average age is given by $\frac{F + S + S}{3} = 30$.
This implies $F + 2S = 90$.
The ratio of the father's age to one son's age is $F:S = 5:2$,which means $F = \frac{5}{2}S$ or $S = \frac{2}{5}F$.
Substituting $S = \frac{2}{5}F$ into the equation $F + 2S = 90$:
$F + 2(\frac{2}{5}F) = 90$
$F + \frac{4}{5}F = 90$
$\frac{9}{5}F = 90$
$F = 90 \times \frac{5}{9} = 50$.
Therefore,the father's age is $50 \, \text{years}$.
58
MediumMCQ
If the average of the ages of Rakesh and Mohan is $15$,the average of the ages of Mohan and Ramesh is $12$,and the average of the ages of Rakesh and Ramesh is $13$,then what is the age of Mohan?
A
$16$
B
$13$
C
$14$
D
$12$

Solution

(C) Let the ages of Rakesh,Mohan,and Ramesh be $R$,$M$,and $S$ respectively.
Given:
$(R + M) / 2 = 15 \implies R + M = 30$ (Equation $1$)
$(M + S) / 2 = 12 \implies M + S = 24$ (Equation $2$)
$(R + S) / 2 = 13 \implies R + S = 26$ (Equation $3$)
Adding all three equations:
$(R + M) + (M + S) + (R + S) = 30 + 24 + 26$
$2(R + M + S) = 80$
$R + M + S = 40$ (Equation $4$)
To find the age of Mohan $(M)$,subtract Equation $3$ from Equation $4$:
$M = (R + M + S) - (R + S)$
$M = 40 - 26 = 14$
Therefore,the age of Mohan is $14$ years.
59
MediumMCQ
The average of three numbers is $28$. If the first number is half of the second and the third number is twice the second,then the third number is?
A
$48$
B
$36$
C
$24$
D
$18$

Solution

(A) Let the second number be $x$.
Since the first number is half of the second,the first number $= \frac{x}{2}$.
Since the third number is twice the second,the third number $= 2x$.
The average of the three numbers is given as $28$,so their sum is $28 \times 3 = 84$.
Therefore,$\frac{x}{2} + x + 2x = 84$.
Multiplying by $2$ to clear the fraction: $x + 2x + 4x = 168$.
$7x = 168$.
$x = \frac{168}{7} = 24$.
The third number is $2x = 2 \times 24 = 48$.
60
MediumMCQ
The average temperature from Monday to Wednesday is $37^{\circ}C$,while the average temperature from Tuesday to Thursday is $34^{\circ}C$. The temperature of Thursday is $\frac{4}{5}$ times that of Monday. Find the temperature of Thursday in $^{\circ}C$.
A
$36$
B
$33$
C
$37$
D
$34$

Solution

(A) Let the temperatures on Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,and Thursday be $M, T, W,$ and $Th$ respectively.
Given,the average temperature from Monday to Wednesday is $37^{\circ}C$:
$\frac{M + T + W}{3} = 37 \Rightarrow M + T + W = 111^{\circ}C$ (Equation $1$)
Given,the average temperature from Tuesday to Thursday is $34^{\circ}C$:
$\frac{T + W + Th}{3} = 34 \Rightarrow T + W + Th = 102^{\circ}C$ (Equation $2$)
Subtracting Equation $2$ from Equation $1$:
$(M + T + W) - (T + W + Th) = 111 - 102$
$M - Th = 9^{\circ}C \Rightarrow M = Th + 9^{\circ}C$
Given,$Th = \frac{4}{5}M$,which implies $M = \frac{5}{4}Th$.
Substituting $M$ in the equation $M - Th = 9$:
$\frac{5}{4}Th - Th = 9$
$\frac{1}{4}Th = 9 \Rightarrow Th = 36^{\circ}C$.
Thus,the temperature of Thursday is $36^{\circ}C$.
61
MediumMCQ
The average salary of the entire staff in an office is $Rs. 120$ per month. The average salary of officers is $Rs. 460$ and that of non-officers is $Rs. 110$. If the number of officers is $15$,then find the number of non-officers in the office?
A
$610$
B
$510$
C
$410$
D
$310$

Solution

(B) Let the number of non-officer staff in the office be $x$.
The total salary of all staff is the sum of the total salary of officers and non-officers.
Total salary of officers $= 15 \times 460 = 6900$.
Total salary of non-officers $= x \times 110 = 110x$.
Total salary of all staff $= (15 + x) \times 120$.
Equating the two expressions:
$6900 + 110x = 120(15 + x)$
$6900 + 110x = 1800 + 120x$
$120x - 110x = 6900 - 1800$
$10x = 5100$
$x = 510$.
Therefore,the number of non-officer staff in the office is $510$.
62
MediumMCQ
The average of marks obtained by $150$ candidates in a certain examination is $50$. If the average marks of passed candidates is $55$ and that of the failed candidates is $25$,what is the number of candidates who passed the examination?
A
$125$
B
$120$
C
$140$
D
$160$

Solution

(A) Let the number of candidates who passed be $x$.
Then,the number of candidates who failed is $(150 - x)$.
The total marks obtained by all candidates is $150 \times 50 = 7500$.
The sum of marks of passed candidates is $55x$.
The sum of marks of failed candidates is $25(150 - x)$.
According to the problem,the sum of marks of passed and failed candidates equals the total marks:
$55x + 25(150 - x) = 7500$
$55x + 3750 - 25x = 7500$
$30x = 7500 - 3750$
$30x = 3750$
$x = 3750 / 30 = 125$.
Therefore,the number of candidates who passed the examination is $125$.
63
MediumMCQ
The average age of $24$ boys and their teacher is $15 \text{ years}$. When the teacher's age is excluded,the average age decreases by $1 \text{ year}$. What is the age of the teacher in years?
A
$38$
B
$39$
C
$40$
D
$41$

Solution

(B) Total number of people = $24 \text{ boys} + 1 \text{ teacher} = 25 \text{ people}$.
Total age of $25$ people = $25 \times 15 = 375 \text{ years}$.
When the teacher is excluded,the number of people becomes $24$ and the average age becomes $15 - 1 = 14 \text{ years}$.
Total age of $24$ boys = $24 \times 14 = 336 \text{ years}$.
Age of the teacher = (Total age of $25$ people) - (Total age of $24$ boys).
Age of the teacher = $375 - 336 = 39 \text{ years}$.
64
MediumMCQ
The average age of $8$ members of a group is $40 \text{ years}$. The age of $1$ member is $55 \text{ years}$. After his retirement,a new member of age $39 \text{ years}$ joins the group. What is the effect of this replacement on the average age of the group?
A
$2 \text{ years decrease}$
B
$0 \text{ years}$
C
$3 \text{ years decrease}$
D
$5 \text{ years decrease}$

Solution

(A) Initial total age of $8$ members $= 8 \times 40 = 320 \text{ years}$.
After the retirement of the $55 \text{ year}$ old member and the joining of a $39 \text{ year}$ old member,the new total age $= 320 - 55 + 39 = 304 \text{ years}$.
The new average age $= \frac{304}{8} = 38 \text{ years}$.
The change in average age $= 40 - 38 = 2 \text{ years}$.
Therefore,the average age decreased by $2 \text{ years}$.
65
EasyMCQ
The average age of $11$ players of a cricket team is increased by $2 \, \text{months}$ when two of them aged $18 \, \text{years}$ and $20 \, \text{years}$ are replaced by two new players. The average age of the new players is?
A
$19 \, \text{years} \, 1 \, \text{month}$
B
$19 \, \text{years} \, 6 \, \text{months}$
C
$19 \, \text{years} \, 11 \, \text{months}$
D
$19 \, \text{years} \, 5 \, \text{months}$

Solution

(C) Let the initial average age of the $11$ players be $A$. The total age is $11A$.
When two players aged $18$ and $20$ are replaced by two new players with ages $x$ and $y$, the new total age becomes $11A - 18 - 20 + x + y$.
The new average age is $A + \frac{2}{12} = A + \frac{1}{6}$.
Thus, $\frac{11A - 38 + x + y}{11} = A + \frac{1}{6}$.
$11A - 38 + x + y = 11A + \frac{11}{6}$.
$x + y = 38 + \frac{11}{6} = 38 + 1 \text{ year } 10 \text{ months} = 39 \text{ years } 10 \text{ months}$.
The average age of the two new players is $\frac{x + y}{2} = \frac{39 \text{ years } 10 \text{ months}}{2} = 19 \text{ years } 11 \text{ months}$.
66
EasyMCQ
In a school, the average age of students is $6 \, \text{years}$, and the average age of $12$ teachers is $40 \, \text{years}$. If the average age of the combined group of all the teachers and students is $7 \, \text{years}$, then the number of students is?
A
$396$
B
$400$
C
$408$
D
$416$

Solution

(A) Let the number of students be $x$.
The total age of $x$ students is $6x$.
The total age of $12$ teachers is $12 \times 40 = 480$.
The total number of people in the school is $(x + 12)$.
The average age of the combined group is given as $7 \, \text{years}$.
Therefore, the equation is:
$\frac{6x + 480}{x + 12} = 7$
Multiplying both sides by $(x + 12)$:
$6x + 480 = 7(x + 12)$
Expanding the right side:
$6x + 480 = 7x + 84$
Rearranging the terms to solve for $x$:
$480 - 84 = 7x - 6x$
$x = 396$
Thus, the number of students is $396$.
67
MediumMCQ
$A$ batsman has a certain average in $11$ innings. In the $12^{\text{th}}$ innings,he scores $90$ runs and his average decreases by $5$. After the $12^{\text{th}}$ innings,what is his average?
A
$145$
B
$130$
C
$135$
D
$140$

Solution

(A) Let the average of $11$ innings be $x$.
Total runs scored in $11$ innings $= 11x$.
In the $12^{\text{th}}$ innings,he scores $90$ runs,so the total runs after $12$ innings $= 11x + 90$.
The new average after $12$ innings is $(x - 5)$.
Therefore,the total runs after $12$ innings can also be expressed as $12(x - 5)$.
Equating the two expressions for total runs:
$11x + 90 = 12(x - 5)$
$11x + 90 = 12x - 60$
$12x - 11x = 90 + 60$
$x = 150$.
The average after $12$ innings $= x - 5 = 150 - 5 = 145$.
68
MediumMCQ
$A$ cricketer gives $12.4$ runs per wicket. He gives $26$ runs and takes $5$ wickets in a match,after which his average becomes $12$ runs per wicket. How many wickets had been taken till the last match?
A
$85$
B
$90$
C
$65$
D
$72$

Solution

(A) Let the number of wickets taken by the cricketer before the last match be $x$.
The total runs conceded before the last match is $12.4x$.
In the last match,he gave $26$ runs and took $5$ wickets.
Total runs after the last match $= 12.4x + 26$.
Total wickets after the last match $= x + 5$.
According to the problem,the new average is $12$ runs per wicket:
$\frac{12.4x + 26}{x + 5} = 12$
$12.4x + 26 = 12(x + 5)$
$12.4x + 26 = 12x + 60$
$12.4x - 12x = 60 - 26$
$0.4x = 34$
$x = \frac{34}{0.4} = \frac{340}{4} = 85$
Therefore,the cricketer had taken $85$ wickets till the last match.
69
MediumMCQ
The average of a batsman after $25$ innings was $56$ runs per innings. If after the $26^{th}$ inning his average increased by $2$ runs,then find his score in the $26^{th}$ inning?
A
$100$
B
$102$
C
$108$
D
$98$

Solution

(C) Let the score of the batsman in the $26^{th}$ inning be $x$.
The total runs scored in $25$ innings $= 25 \times 56 = 1400$.
After the $26^{th}$ inning,the new average becomes $56 + 2 = 58$.
The total runs scored in $26$ innings $= 26 \times 58 = 1508$.
The score in the $26^{th}$ inning is the difference between the total runs after $26$ innings and the total runs after $25$ innings.
$x = 1508 - 1400 = 108$.
Therefore,the batsman scored $108$ runs in the $26^{th}$ inning.
70
MediumMCQ
The average age of a class of $30$ students and a teacher reduces by $0.5 \, \text{years}$ if we exclude the teacher. If the initial average is $14 \, \text{years}$,find the age of the class teacher in $\text{years}$.
A
$29$
B
$30$
C
$31$
D
$32$

Solution

(A) Let the number of students be $30$ and the teacher be $1$. Total number of people $= 30 + 1 = 31$.
Initial average age of $31$ people $= 14 \, \text{years}$.
Total age of $31$ people $= 31 \times 14 = 434 \, \text{years}$.
When the teacher is excluded,the number of students remains $30$.
The new average age reduces by $0.5 \, \text{years}$,so the new average $= 14 - 0.5 = 13.5 \, \text{years}$.
Total age of $30$ students $= 30 \times 13.5 = 405 \, \text{years}$.
Age of the teacher $= (\text{Total age of } 31 \text{ people}) - (\text{Total age of } 30 \text{ students})$.
Age of the teacher $= 434 - 405 = 29 \, \text{years}$.
71
EasyMCQ
The average marks of a group of $20$ students on a test is reduced by $4$ when the topper who scored $90$ marks is replaced by a new student. Find the marks of the new student.
A
$10$
B
$51$
C
$56$
D
$86$

Solution

(A) Let the marks of the new student be $x$.
The total number of students is $20$.
The change in the total marks of the group is given by the change in average multiplied by the number of students: $\text{Change} = -4 \times 20 = -80$.
This means the total marks of the group decreased by $80$ when the topper was replaced.
Let $T$ be the marks of the topper $(90)$ and $N$ be the marks of the new student $(x)$.
The relationship is: $N - T = \text{Change in total marks}$.
$x - 90 = -80$.
$x = 90 - 80 = 10$.
Therefore,the marks of the new student are $10$.
72
MediumMCQ
The average age of $x$ and $y$ is $20$ years. If $z$ were to replace $x$,the average would be $19$ and if $z$ were to replace $y$,the average would be $21$. Find the ages of $x, y$ and $z$.
A
$22, 18, 20$
B
$18, 22, 20$
C
$20, 22, 18$
D
$18, 20, 22$

Solution

(A) Given that the average age of $x$ and $y$ is $20$ years,the sum of their ages is $x + y = 20 \times 2 = 40$ years.
If $z$ replaces $x$,the average age of $z$ and $y$ is $19$ years,so $z + y = 19 \times 2 = 38$ years.
If $z$ replaces $y$,the average age of $x$ and $z$ is $21$ years,so $x + z = 21 \times 2 = 42$ years.
Adding these three equations: $(x + y) + (z + y) + (x + z) = 40 + 38 + 42$,which simplifies to $2(x + y + z) = 120$,so $x + y + z = 60$.
Now,find the individual ages:
$x = (x + y + z) - (z + y) = 60 - 38 = 22$ years.
$y = (x + y + z) - (x + z) = 60 - 42 = 18$ years.
$z = (x + y + z) - (x + y) = 60 - 40 = 20$ years.
Thus,the ages are $x = 22, y = 18, z = 20$.
73
MediumMCQ
The average age of a family of $6$ members is $22 \text{ years}$. If the age of the youngest member is $7 \text{ years}$,then what was the average age of the family at the birth of the youngest member?
A
$18$
B
$15$
C
$13$
D
$26$

Solution

(A) Total age of a family of $6$ members $= 22 \times 6 = 132 \text{ years}$.
At the time of the birth of the youngest member (who is $7 \text{ years}$ old now),each of the $6$ members was $7 \text{ years}$ younger.
Total reduction in age $= 6 \times 7 = 42 \text{ years}$.
Total age of the family at the time of the birth of the youngest member $= 132 - 42 = 90 \text{ years}$.
At that time,the youngest member was not born,so there were only $5$ members in the family.
Average age at that time $= \frac{90}{5} = 18 \text{ years}$.
74
EasyMCQ
The average age of $10$ men is increased by $2 \, \text{years}$ when one of them, aged $25 \, \text{years}$, is replaced by a new man. What is the age of the new man (in $\text{years}$)?
A
$50$
B
$45$
C
$35$
D
$25$

Solution

(B) Let the initial average age of $10$ men be $A$.
Total age of $10$ men $= 10A$.
When a man of $25 \, \text{years}$ is replaced by a new man of age $X$, the new total age becomes $10A - 25 + X$.
The new average age is $A + 2$.
Therefore, the new total age is $10(A + 2) = 10A + 20$.
Equating the two expressions for the new total age: $10A - 25 + X = 10A + 20$.
$X - 25 = 20$.
$X = 20 + 25 = 45$.
Thus, the age of the new man is $45 \, \text{years}$.
75
EasyMCQ
The mean of the marks obtained by $100$ students is $60$. If the marks obtained by one of the students was incorrectly calculated as $75$ whereas the actual marks obtained by him were $65$,what is the correct mean of the marks obtained by the students?
A
$59.9$
B
$59$
C
$58.5$
D
$59.4$

Solution

(A) The initial sum of marks for $100$ students is calculated as: $100 \times 60 = 6000$.
Since one student's marks were incorrectly recorded as $75$ instead of $65$,we must adjust the total sum.
The correct sum of marks is: $6000 - 75 + 65 = 5990$.
The correct mean is the correct sum divided by the number of students: $\frac{5990}{100} = 59.9$.
76
EasyMCQ
$A, B, C$ and $D$ are four consecutive even numbers,respectively,and their average is $65$. What is the product of $A$ and $D$?
A
$3968$
B
$4092$
C
$4216$
D
$4352$

Solution

(C) Let the four consecutive even numbers be $x, x+2, x+4$ and $x+6$.
Given that their average is $65$,we have:
$\frac{x + (x+2) + (x+4) + (x+6)}{4} = 65$
$4x + 12 = 65 \times 4$
$4x + 12 = 260$
$4x = 248$
$x = 62$
Thus,the four numbers are $A = 62, B = 64, C = 66$ and $D = 68$.
The product of $A$ and $D$ is $62 \times 68 = 4216$.
77
MediumMCQ
The average weight of $36$ students is $50 \,kg$. It was found later that the weight of one of the students was misread as $73 \,kg$,whereas his actual weight was $37 \,kg$. Find the correct average (in $kg$).
A
$47$
B
$49.5$
C
$49$
D
$51$

Solution

(C) Initial total weight of $36$ students $= 36 \times 50 = 1800 \,kg$.
The difference between the misread weight and the actual weight is $73 - 37 = 36 \,kg$.
Since the misread weight was higher than the actual weight,we subtract the difference from the initial total weight.
Correct total weight $= 1800 - 36 = 1764 \,kg$.
Correct average $= \frac{1764}{36} = 49 \,kg$.
78
EasyMCQ
The average score of Sachin after $25$ innings is $46$ runs per innings. If after the $26^{th}$ innings,his average runs increased by $2$ runs,then what is his score in the $26^{th}$ innings?
A
$48$
B
$84$
C
$98$
D
$89$

Solution

(C) Total runs scored in $25$ innings = $25 \times 46 = 1150$.
New average after $26$ innings = $46 + 2 = 48$ runs per innings.
Total runs scored in $26$ innings = $26 \times 48 = 1248$.
Score in the $26^{th}$ innings = (Total runs in $26$ innings) - (Total runs in $25$ innings).
Score in the $26^{th}$ innings = $1248 - 1150 = 98$ runs.
79
MediumMCQ
$3 \, \text{years}$ ago,the average age of a family of $5 \, \text{members}$ was $17 \, \text{years}$. With the birth of a new baby,the average age of the $6 \, \text{members}$ remains the same even today. Find the age of the new baby in years.
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$5$
D
$7$

Solution

(A) The sum of the ages of $5$ members $3 \, \text{years}$ ago was $17 \times 5 = 85 \, \text{years}$.
The current sum of the ages of these $5$ members is $85 + (3 \times 5) = 85 + 15 = 100 \, \text{years}$.
The current average age of $6$ members (including the baby) is $17 \, \text{years}$.
Therefore,the current total sum of the ages of $6$ members is $17 \times 6 = 102 \, \text{years}$.
The age of the new baby is the difference between the total sum of $6$ members and the total sum of the original $5$ members: $102 - 100 = 2 \, \text{years}$.
80
EasyMCQ
The average marks of a student in four subjects is $75$. If the student obtained $80$ marks in the $5^{th}$ subject,then the new average is?
A
$80$
B
$76$
C
$92$
D
$95$

Solution

(B) The sum of marks in the first $4$ subjects is calculated as: $4 \times 75 = 300$.
Adding the marks of the $5^{th}$ subject,the total sum of marks for $5$ subjects is: $300 + 80 = 380$.
The new average is calculated by dividing the total sum by the number of subjects: $\frac{380}{5} = 76$.
81
MediumMCQ
The average weight of $A, B$ and $C$ is $84 \, kg$. If $D$ joins,the average weight now is $80 \, kg$. If another person $E$,who is $3 \, kg$ heavier than $D$,replaces $A$,then the average weight of $B, C, D$ and $E$ becomes $79 \, kg$. What is the weight of $A$ in $kg$?
A
$70$
B
$75$
C
$65$
D
$55$

Solution

(B) The sum of the weights of $A, B$ and $C$ is $84 \times 3 = 252 \, kg$.
When $D$ joins,the sum of the weights of $A, B, C$ and $D$ is $80 \times 4 = 320 \, kg$.
Therefore,the weight of $D = 320 - 252 = 68 \, kg$.
Given that $E$ is $3 \, kg$ heavier than $D$,the weight of $E = 68 + 3 = 71 \, kg$.
When $E$ replaces $A$,the new group consists of $B, C, D$ and $E$. The sum of their weights is $79 \times 4 = 316 \, kg$.
Since $B + C + D + E = 316 \, kg$ and $E = 71 \, kg$,we have $B + C + D = 316 - 71 = 245 \, kg$.
From the equation $A + B + C + D = 320 \, kg$,we can find $A$ by subtracting the sum of $B, C$ and $D$:
$A = 320 - 245 = 75 \, kg$.
82
EasyMCQ
$A$ batsman has an average of $30$ runs in his $42$ innings. The difference between his maximum and minimum score is $100$. If these two innings are removed,his average for $40$ innings comes down to $28$. What is his minimum score?
A
$20$
B
$30$
C
$45$
D
$40$

Solution

(A) Total runs of $42$ innings $= 42 \times 30 = 1260$.
Total runs excluding the maximum and minimum innings $= 40 \times 28 = 1120$.
Let $\text{max}$ be the maximum score and $\text{min}$ be the minimum score.
Then,$\text{max} + \text{min} = 1260 - 1120 = 140$ $.....(i)$.
We are given that $\text{max} - \text{min} = 100$ $.....(ii)$.
Adding equations $(i)$ and $(ii)$ gives $2 \times \text{max} = 240$,so $\text{max} = 120$.
Substituting $\text{max} = 120$ into equation $(i)$,we get $120 + \text{min} = 140$,which implies $\text{min} = 20$.
Hence,the minimum score is $20$.
83
MediumMCQ
Five years ago,the average age of a husband and wife was $23 \text{ years}$. Today,the average age of the husband,wife,and child is $20 \text{ years}$. How old is the child in years?
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$12$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) Let the present ages of the husband and wife be $H$ and $W$ respectively.
Five years ago,their average age was $23 \text{ years}$,so the sum of their ages five years ago was $23 \times 2 = 46 \text{ years}$.
The sum of their present ages is $(H + 5) + (W + 5) = 46 + 10 = 56 \text{ years}$.
Today,the average age of the husband,wife,and child is $20 \text{ years}$.
Thus,the sum of their present ages is $20 \times 3 = 60 \text{ years}$.
Let the age of the child be $C$. Then $H + W + C = 60$.
Substituting the sum of the husband and wife's ages: $56 + C = 60$.
Therefore,$C = 60 - 56 = 4 \text{ years}$.
84
EasyMCQ
The average age of a husband and wife,who were married $7 \, \text{years}$ ago,was $25 \, \text{years}$ at the time of their marriage. Now,the average age of the family,including the husband,wife,and a child born during the interval,is $22 \, \text{years}$. What is the present age of the child in $\text{years}$?
A
$4$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$5$

Solution

(B) The sum of the ages of the husband and wife at the time of marriage was $25 \times 2 = 50 \, \text{years}$.
Since they were married $7 \, \text{years}$ ago,the current sum of their ages is $50 + (7 \times 2) = 50 + 14 = 64 \, \text{years}$.
The current average age of the family (husband,wife,and child) is $22 \, \text{years}$.
The total age of the family is $22 \times 3 = 66 \, \text{years}$.
The present age of the child is the difference between the total family age and the sum of the parents' ages: $66 - 64 = 2 \, \text{years}$.
85
EasyMCQ
The average age of mother,father,and son was $42$ years at the time of the son's marriage. After one year,an infant was born in the family,and after $6$ years of marriage,the average age of the family is $36$ years. What was the age of the bride at the time of marriage in years?
A
$25$
B
$23$
C
$22$
D
$24$

Solution

(A) Let the ages of mother,father,and son at the time of marriage be $M, F,$ and $S$ respectively.
Given,$(M + F + S) / 3 = 42$,so $M + F + S = 126$.
Let the bride's age at the time of marriage be $B$.
After $6$ years,the ages of mother,father,son,and bride will be $(M+6), (F+6), (S+6),$ and $(B+6)$ respectively.
An infant was born $1$ year after the marriage,so the infant's age after $6$ years of marriage is $6 - 1 = 5$ years.
The total number of family members is $5$ (mother,father,son,bride,and infant).
The average age after $6$ years is $36$,so the total age is $36 \times 5 = 180$.
Equation: $(M+6) + (F+6) + (S+6) + (B+6) + 5 = 180$.
$(M + F + S) + 18 + B + 6 + 5 = 180$.
$126 + 29 + B = 180$.
$155 + B = 180$.
$B = 180 - 155 = 25$ years.
86
MediumMCQ
There were $35$ students in a hostel. If the number of students increases by $7$,the expenses of the mess increase by $Rs. 42$ per day while the average expenditure per head decreases by $Rs. 1$. Find the original expenditure of the mess in $Rs$.
A
$420$
B
$520$
C
$450$
D
$550$

Solution

(A) Let the original average expenditure per student be $x$ $Rs$.
The original total expenditure for $35$ students is $35x$ $Rs$.
When the number of students increases by $7$,the new number of students becomes $35 + 7 = 42$.
The new total expenditure becomes $35x + 42$ $Rs$.
The new average expenditure per student is $(35x + 42) / 42$.
According to the problem,the new average expenditure is $(x - 1)$ $Rs$.
So,$(35x + 42) / 42 = x - 1$.
Multiplying both sides by $42$,we get $35x + 42 = 42(x - 1)$.
$35x + 42 = 42x - 42$.
$42x - 35x = 42 + 42$.
$7x = 84$.
$x = 12$ $Rs$.
The original expenditure of the mess is $35 \times x = 35 \times 12 = 420$ $Rs$.
87
MediumMCQ
Ashish has earned an average of $4200$ dollars for the first eleven months of the year. If he justifies his staying on in the $US$ on the basis of his ability to earn at least $5000$ dollars per month for the entire year,how much should he earn (in dollars) in the last month to achieve his required average for the whole year?
A
$14600$
B
$5800$
C
$12800$
D
$13800$

Solution

(D) Ashish's total earnings for the first $11$ months $= 4200 \times 11 = 46,200$ dollars.
Total earnings required for $12$ months to maintain an average of $5000$ dollars per month $= 5000 \times 12 = 60,000$ dollars.
Earnings required in the last month $= 60,000 - 46,200 = 13,800$ dollars.
88
EasyMCQ
The sum of three numbers is $98$. If the ratio between the first and second is $2:3$ and that between the second and the third is $5:8$,then the second number is
A
$30$
B
$20$
C
$58$
D
$48$

Solution

(A) Let the three numbers be $x, y,$ and $z$.
Given the ratios:
$x:y = 2:3$
$y:z = 5:8$
To combine these ratios,we make the value of $y$ common in both ratios. The least common multiple of $3$ and $5$ is $15$.
Multiplying the first ratio by $5$: $x:y = (2 \times 5) : (3 \times 5) = 10:15$.
Multiplying the second ratio by $3$: $y:z = (5 \times 3) : (8 \times 3) = 15:24$.
Thus,the combined ratio is $x:y:z = 10:15:24$.
The sum of the parts is $10 + 15 + 24 = 49$.
Given the sum of the numbers is $98$,the value of one part is $98 / 49 = 2$.
The second number $(y)$ corresponds to $15$ parts.
Therefore,the second number is $15 \times 2 = 30$.
89
MediumMCQ
The average salary per head of all the workers in a company is $Rs. \,95$. The average salary of $15$ officers is $Rs. \,525$ and the average salary per head of the rest is $Rs. \,85$. Find the total number of workers in the workshop.
A
$660$
B
$580$
C
$650$
D
$460$

Solution

(A) Let the total number of workers be $x$.
The total salary of all workers is $95x$.
The total salary of $15$ officers is $15 \times 525 = 7875$.
The number of remaining workers is $(x - 15)$,and their total salary is $(x - 15) \times 85$.
According to the problem:
$7875 + (x - 15) \times 85 = 95x$
Expanding the equation:
$7875 + 85x - 1275 = 95x$
$6600 + 85x = 95x$
$95x - 85x = 6600$
$10x = 6600$
$x = 660$
Therefore,the total number of workers is $660$.
90
EasyMCQ
$A$ batsman makes a score of $270$ runs in the $87^{th}$ inning and thus increases his average by a certain number of runs that is a whole number. Find the possible values of the new average.
A
$98$
B
$184$
C
$12$
D
All of these

Solution

(D) Let the average after $86$ innings be $A$. The total runs after $86$ innings is $86A$.
In the $87^{th}$ inning,he scores $270$ runs,so the new total is $86A + 270$.
The new average is $\frac{86A + 270}{87} = A + x$,where $x$ is a whole number.
$86A + 270 = 87A + 87x$
$270 - 87x = A$
Since $A$ must be positive,$270 - 87x > 0$,so $87x < 270$,which means $x$ can be $0, 1, 2, 3$.
If $x = 0$,$A = 270$,new average $= 270 + 0 = 270$.
If $x = 1$,$A = 270 - 87 = 183$,new average $= 183 + 1 = 184$.
If $x = 2$,$A = 270 - 174 = 96$,new average $= 96 + 2 = 98$.
If $x = 3$,$A = 270 - 261 = 9$,new average $= 9 + 3 = 12$.
Thus,the possible values for the new average are $12, 98, 184, 270$.
91
MediumMCQ
$19$ persons went to a hotel for a combined dinner party. $13$ of them spent $Rs. 79$ each on their dinner and the rest spent $Rs. 4$ more than the average expenditure of all the $19$ persons. What was the total money spent by them?
A
$1628.4$
B
$1534$
C
$1492$
D
$1536.07$

Solution

(D) Let the average expenditure of all $19$ persons be $x$.
Total expenditure of $19$ persons $= 19x$.
Expenditure of $13$ persons $= 13 \times 79 = 1027$.
Remaining persons $= 19 - 13 = 6$.
Expenditure of each of the remaining $6$ persons $= x + 4$.
Total expenditure of these $6$ persons $= 6(x + 4) = 6x + 24$.
According to the problem:
$1027 + 6x + 24 = 19x$
$1051 = 19x - 6x$
$1051 = 13x$
$x = \frac{1051}{13} \approx 80.846$.
Total expenditure $= 19x = 19 \times \frac{1051}{13} = \frac{19969}{13} \approx 1536.077$.
Rounding to two decimal places,the total money spent is $Rs. 1536.07$.
92
EasyMCQ
The average age of a group of persons going for a picnic is $16.75 \text{ years}$. $20$ new persons with an average age of $13.25 \text{ years}$ join the group on the spot,due to which the average age of the group becomes $15 \text{ years}$. Find the number of persons initially going for the picnic.
A
$24$
B
$20$
C
$15$
D
$18$

Solution

(B) Let the number of persons initially going for the picnic be $x$.
The total age of the initial group is $16.75x$.
The total age of the $20$ new persons is $20 \times 13.25 = 265$.
The total number of persons after joining is $(x + 20)$.
The new average age is $15 \text{ years}$,so the total age is $15(x + 20)$.
Equating the total ages: $16.75x + 265 = 15(x + 20)$.
$16.75x + 265 = 15x + 300$.
$16.75x - 15x = 300 - 265$.
$1.75x = 35$.
$x = \frac{35}{1.75} = \frac{3500}{175} = 20$.
Therefore,the number of persons initially going for the picnic is $20$.
93
MediumMCQ
The average salary of workers in $AMS$ careers is $Rs. 2,000$,the average salary of faculty is $Rs. 4,000$,and the average salary of management trainees is $Rs. 1,250$. The total number of workers could be:
A
$450$
B
$300$
C
$110$
D
$500$

Solution

(C) Let the number of faculty be $x$ and the number of management trainees be $y$.
Given that the average salary of faculty is $Rs. 4,000$ and management trainees is $Rs. 1,250$,and the average salary of all workers is $Rs. 2,000$.
The total salary equation is: $4000x + 1250y = 2000(x + y)$.
Expanding the equation: $4000x + 1250y = 2000x + 2000y$.
Rearranging the terms: $2000x = 750y$.
Simplifying the ratio: $x/y = 750/2000 = 3/8$.
This means the total number of workers $(x + y)$ must be a multiple of $(3 + 8) = 11$.
Among the given options,only $110$ is a multiple of $11$ $(110 = 11 \times 10)$.
94
DifficultMCQ
$10$ years ago,the average age of all $25$ teachers of a girls' college was $45$ years. $4$ years ago,the principal retired at the age of $60$ years. One year later,a new principal aged $54$ years was recruited. Considering the principal as a teacher,what is the present average age of all $25$ teachers?
A
$54 \frac{18}{25}$ years
B
$55 \frac{17}{25}$ years
C
$49 \frac{1}{2}$ years
D
$49 \frac{2}{3}$ years

Solution

(A) $1$. $10$ years ago,the average age of $25$ teachers was $45$ years. So,the total age was $25 \times 45 = 1125$ years.
$2$. $4$ years ago (i.e.,$6$ years after the initial point),the total age of these $25$ teachers was $1125 + (6 \times 25) = 1125 + 150 = 1275$ years.
$3$. When the principal retired at $60$ years,the total age of the remaining $24$ teachers was $1275 - 60 = 1215$ years.
$4$. One year later (i.e.,$3$ years ago from the present),the total age of the $24$ teachers was $1215 + (1 \times 24) = 1239$ years.
$5$. $A$ new principal aged $54$ years was recruited,so the total age of the $25$ staff members became $1239 + 54 = 1293$ years.
$6$. At the present time ($3$ years later),the total age of all $25$ staff members is $1293 + (3 \times 25) = 1293 + 75 = 1368$ years.
$7$. The present average age is $\frac{1368}{25} = 54 \frac{18}{25}$ years.
95
MediumMCQ
The average weight of all the $11$ players of the Indian cricket team is $50 \, kg$. If the average weight of the first six lightest players is $49 \, kg$ and that of the six heaviest players is $52 \, kg$,find the weight of the player who is in the sixth position when all $11$ players are arranged in order of increasing weights (in $kg$).
A
$56$
B
$52$
C
$51$
D
$50$

Solution

(A) Total weight of all $11$ players $= 11 \times 50 = 550 \, kg$.
Sum of the weights of the first six lightest players $= 6 \times 49 = 294 \, kg$.
Sum of the weights of the last six heaviest players $= 6 \times 52 = 312 \, kg$.
When we add the sum of the six lightest and the six heaviest players,the player at the $6^{th}$ position is counted twice.
Weight of the $6^{th}$ player $= (Sum \, of \, first \, six) + (Sum \, of \, last \, six) - (Total \, weight \, of \, 11 \, players)$.
Weight of the $6^{th}$ player $= 294 + 312 - 550 = 606 - 550 = 56 \, kg$.
96
MediumMCQ
The average age of Sachin $(S)$ and Ganguli $(G)$ is $35 \text{ years}$. If Kaif $(K)$ replaces Sachin,the average age becomes $32 \text{ years}$,and if Kaif $(K)$ replaces Ganguli $(G)$,the average age becomes $38 \text{ years}$. If the average age of Dhoni $(D)$ and Irfan $(I)$ is half of the average age of Sachin,Ganguli,and Kaif,then the average age of all the five people is:
A
$28$
B
$32$
C
$25$
D
$26$

Solution

(A) Let the ages be $S, G, K, D, I$.
Given: $(S + G) / 2 = 35 \Rightarrow S + G = 70$.
If $K$ replaces $S$: $(K + G) / 2 = 32 \Rightarrow K + G = 64$.
If $K$ replaces $G$: $(S + K) / 2 = 38 \Rightarrow S + K = 76$.
Adding these three equations: $2(S + G + K) = 70 + 64 + 76 = 210$.
Thus,$S + G + K = 105$.
The average age of $S, G, K$ is $105 / 3 = 35$.
The average age of $D$ and $I$ is half of this: $(D + I) / 2 = 35 / 2 = 17.5$.
Therefore,$D + I = 35$.
The sum of ages of all five is $(S + G + K) + (D + I) = 105 + 35 = 140$.
The average age of all five is $140 / 5 = 28 \text{ years}$.
97
MediumMCQ
The average age of a family of $6$ members $4$ years ago was $25$ years. Meanwhile,a child was born in this family,and the average age of the whole family is still the same today. The present age of the child in years is?
A
$2$
B
$1.5$
C
$1$
D
$3$

Solution

(C) The total age of $6$ members $4$ years ago was $25 \times 6 = 150$ years.
The total present age of these $6$ members is $150 + (4 \times 6) = 150 + 24 = 174$ years.
Now,the family has $7$ members (including the child),and the average age is still $25$ years.
The total present age of the $7$ members is $25 \times 7 = 175$ years.
The present age of the child is the difference between the total age of $7$ members and the total age of $6$ members: $175 - 174 = 1$ year.
98
EasyMCQ
Amitabh's average expenditure from $January$ to $June$ is $Rs. 4200$. He spends $Rs. 1200$ in $January$ and $Rs. 1500$ in $July$. What is the average expenditure for the months of $February$ to $July$ (in $Rs.$)?
A
$4250$
B
$4520$
C
$4060$
D
$4200$

Solution

(A) The total expenditure from $January$ to $June$ is calculated as: $4200 \times 6 = 25200 \text{ Rs.}$
To find the total expenditure from $February$ to $July$,we subtract the expenditure of $January$ and add the expenditure of $July$ to the total of $January$ to $June$:
Total expenditure (Feb to July) $= 25200 - 1200 + 1500 = 25500 \text{ Rs.}$
The average expenditure for these $6$ months is:
Average $= \frac{25500}{6} = 4250 \text{ Rs.}$
99
MediumMCQ
The average price of $80$ computers in an electronic shop is $Rs. 30,000$. If the highest and lowest price computers are sold out,then the average price of the remaining $78$ computers is $Rs. 29,500$. The cost of the highest price computer is $Rs. 80,000$. The cost of the lowest price computer is (in $Rs.$): (in $,000$)
A
$19$
B
$20$
C
$29$
D
$21$

Solution

(A) Total price of $80$ computers $= 80 \times 30,000 = 2,400,000$.
Total price of remaining $78$ computers $= 78 \times 29,500 = 2,301,000$.
Sum of the prices of the highest and lowest price computers $= 2,400,000 - 2,301,000 = 99,000$.
Given that the cost of the highest price computer is $80,000$.
Therefore,the cost of the lowest price computer $= 99,000 - 80,000 = 19,000$.
100
DifficultMCQ
Eleven years earlier,the average age of a family of $4$ members was $28 \, \text{years}$. Now,the average age of the same family with $6$ members is still the same,even though $2$ children were born in this period. If they belong to the same parents and the age of the first child at the time of the birth of the younger child was the same as the total number of family members just after the birth of the youngest member,then what is the present age of the youngest member of the family in years?
A
$3$
B
$5$
C
$6$
D
$4$

Solution

(A) $1$. Eleven years ago,the total age of $4$ members was $4 \times 28 = 112 \, \text{years}$.
$2$. Presently,these $4$ members have aged by $11$ years each,so their total age is $112 + (4 \times 11) = 112 + 44 = 156 \, \text{years}$.
$3$. Currently,the family has $6$ members,and their average age is $28 \, \text{years}$. Thus,the total age of the $6$ members is $6 \times 28 = 168 \, \text{years}$.
$4$. The sum of the ages of the $2$ children is $168 - 156 = 12 \, \text{years}$.
$5$. Let the present age of the youngest child be $x$. Since the children were born within the last $11$ years,the elder child's age is $x + k$,where $k$ is the age gap.
$6$. The problem states that at the time of the birth of the youngest child,the elder child's age was equal to the total number of family members $(6)$.
$7$. Let $t$ be the time elapsed since the birth of the youngest child. Then the youngest child's age is $t$,and the elder child's age is $6 + t$.
$8$. The sum of their ages is $t + (6 + t) = 12 \Rightarrow 2t + 6 = 12 \Rightarrow 2t = 6 \Rightarrow t = 3$.
$9$. Thus,the present age of the youngest member is $3 \, \text{years}$.

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