• Numerical Ability - Average
Question

The average age of a jury of 5 is 40,if a member aged 35 resigns and a man aged 25 becomes a member, then the average age of the new jury is

 

  • A) 30
  • B) 38
  • C) 40
  • D) 42
Solution

Ans.B

Sum of 5 members = 40*5 = 200 years

∴sum of remaining 4 members = 200 – 35 =165 years

New sum of 5 members = 165+25 = 190 years

∴ Average age of new jury = 190/5 = 38 years

Ans.B

Sum of 5 members = 40*5 = 200 years

∴sum of remaining 4 members = 200 – 35 =165 years

New sum of 5 members = 165+25 = 190 years

∴ Average age of new jury = 190/5 = 38 years

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