The average of 8 numbers is 15. When a new number is added, the average becomes 17. Find the new number.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium Average Mcqs item. Correct choice: C. 33.
- A. 40
Why not A: “40” is not 33.
- B. 29
Why not B: “29” is not 33.
- C. 33 ✓
- D. 30
Why not D: “30” is not 33.
Correct answer
C. 33
Explanation
33 (option C) is the accepted answer to “The average of 8 numbers is 15. When a new number is added, the average becomes 17. Find the new number.”. Option A (40) is a different value from 33. Option B (29) is a different value from 33. Option D (30) is a different value from 33. Keep 33 as the Average Mcqs fact for this stem.
Source: FPSC/NTS Generated Practice Set
Tags: FPSC, NTS, Average
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