The average of 5 numbers is 53. When a new number is added, the average becomes 55. Find the new number.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium Average Mcqs item. Correct choice: D. 65.
- A. 50
Why not A: “50” is not 65.
- B. 55
Why not B: “55” is not 65.
- C. 78
Why not C: “78” is not 65.
- D. 65 ✓
Correct answer
D. 65
Explanation
65 (option D) is the accepted answer to “The average of 5 numbers is 53. When a new number is added, the average becomes 55. Find the new number.”. Option A (50) is a different value from 65. Option B (55) is a different value from 65. Option C (78) is a different value from 65. Keep 65 as the Average Mcqs fact for this stem.
Source: FPSC/NTS Generated Practice Set
Tags: FPSC, NTS, Average
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