The average of 5 numbers is 36. When a new number is added, the average becomes 37. Find the new number.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium Average Mcqs item. Correct choice: D. 42.
- A. 32
Why not A: “32” is not 42.
- B. 44
Why not B: “44” is not 42.
- C. 33
Why not C: “33” is not 42.
- D. 42 ✓
Correct answer
D. 42
Explanation
42 (option D) is the accepted answer to “The average of 5 numbers is 36. When a new number is added, the average becomes 37. Find the new number.”. Option A (32) is a different value from 42. Option B (44) is a different value from 42. Option C (33) is a different value from 42. Keep 42 as the Average Mcqs fact for this stem.
Source: FPSC/NTS Generated Practice Set
Tags: FPSC, NTS, Average
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