The average of 8 numbers is 74. When a new number is added, the average becomes 75. Find the new number.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
Medium Average Mcqs item. Correct choice: B. 83.
- A. 100
Why not A: “100” is not 83.
- B. 83 ✓
- C. 78
Why not C: “78” is not 83.
- D. 76
Why not D: “76” is not 83.
Correct answer
B. 83
Explanation
83 (option B) is the accepted answer to “The average of 8 numbers is 74. When a new number is added, the average becomes 75. Find the new number.”. Option A (100) is a different value from 83. Option C (78) is a different value from 83. Option D (76) is a different value from 83. Keep 83 as the Average Mcqs fact for this stem.
Source: FPSC/NTS Generated Practice Set
Tags: FPSC, NTS, Average
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