The average of 8 numbers is 71. When a new number is added, the average becomes 74. Find the new number.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium Average Mcqs item. Correct choice: C. 98.
- A. 76
Why not A: “76” is not 98.
- B. 92
Why not B: “92” is not 98.
- C. 98 ✓
- D. 108
Why not D: “108” is not 98.
Correct answer
C. 98
Explanation
98 (option C) is the accepted answer to “The average of 8 numbers is 71. When a new number is added, the average becomes 74. Find the new number.”. Option A (76) is a different value from 98. Option B (92) is a different value from 98. Option D (108) is a different value from 98. Keep 98 as the Average Mcqs fact for this stem.
Source: FPSC/NTS Generated Practice Set
Tags: FPSC, NTS, Average
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