The average of 5 numbers is 68. When a new number is added, the average becomes 71. Find the new number.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium Average Mcqs item. Correct choice: A. 86.
- A. 86 ✓
- B. 94
Why not B: “94” is not 86.
- C. 65
Why not C: “65” is not 86.
- D. 68
Why not D: “68” is not 86.
Correct answer
A. 86
Explanation
86 (option A) is the accepted answer to “The average of 5 numbers is 68. When a new number is added, the average becomes 71. Find the new number.”. Option B (94) is a different value from 86. Option C (65) is a different value from 86. Option D (68) is a different value from 86. Keep 86 as the Average Mcqs fact for this stem.
Source: FPSC/NTS Generated Practice Set
Tags: FPSC, NTS, Average
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