model 2 average of consecutive numbers Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 16 [SSC CGL Tier-II 2016]

The average of 7 consecutive numbers is 20. The largest of these numbers is

a) 26

b) 24

c) 23

d) 20

Answer: (c)

Average of 7 consecutive numbers = 20

∴ Fourth number = 20

∴ Largest number = 20 + 3 = 23

Question : 17 [SSC CGL Tier-II 2016]

The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 28 more than the average of these three numbers. Then the smallest of these three numbers is

a) 16

b) 14

c) 12

d) 6

Answer: (c)

Let three consecutive even numbers be x, x + 2 and x + 4. According to the question,

(x + x + 2 + x + 4) – ${x+x+2+x+4}/3$= 28

⇒ (3x + 6) – ${3x+6}/3$ = 28

⇒ (3x + 6) – (x + 2) = 28

⇒ 3x + 6 – x – 2 = 28

⇒ 2x + 4 = 28

⇒ 2x = 28 – 4 = 24

⇒ x = $24/2$ = 12

Question : 18 [SSC CPO 2003]

The average of first nine prime numbers is

a) 11$1/9$

b) 11$2/9$

c) 11

d) 9

Answer: (a)

Using Rule 1,

Average of numbers = ${x_1+x_2+…+x_n}/n$

The required average

=${2+3+5+7+11+13+17+19+23}/9$

=$100/9$ = 11 $1/9$

Question : 19 [SSC CHSL 2017]

The average of 25 consecutive odd integers is 55. The highest of these integers is

a) 109

b) 155

c) 105

d) 79

Answer: (d)

Average of 25 consecutive odd numbers = 55

∴ Mid number i.e. 13th number = 55

∴ 25th number = 55 + 2 × 12

= 55 + 24 = 79

Question : 20 [SSC CGL 2013]

The average of the first nine integral multiples of 3 is

a) 18

b) 15

c) 12

d) 21

Answer: (b)

Required average

= ${3(1+2+3+…+9)}/9$

= ${9×10}/{2×3}$ = 15

Aliter : Using Rule 9,

Here, n = 9, x = 3

Average = x$({1+n}/2)$

= 3$({1+9}/2)$ = 15

IMPORTANT quantitative aptitude EXERCISES

model 2 average of consecutive numbers Shortcuts »

Click to Read...

model 2 average of consecutive numbers Online Quiz

Click to Start..

Recently Added Subject & Categories For All Competitive Exams

IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024 Synonyms Questions Solved Answers

Most important IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024 Synonyms and Antonyms multiple choice questions and answers with detailed solutions, English vocabulary PDF Download

14-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

New Cloze Test Questions and Answers PDF - IBPS Clerk 2024

The most important Cloze Test questions with detailed answers for upcoming IBPS Clerk prelims 2024. Latest English verbal ability practice MCQs, PDF

13-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

Mensuration Aptitude Practice Mcq Questions IBPS Clerk 2024

Most Important Practice Mensuration aptitude multiple choice questions, answers with detailed solutions, PDF beginner to advanced for IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024

11-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »

Top Clock Aptitude Questions and Answers PDF IBPS Clerk 2024

Recent Important IBPS Clerk Prelims 2024 Aptitude Clock MCQ Questions and answers with easy and logical explanation, PDF. Topic wise Free online practice test

10-May-2024 by Careericons

Continue Reading »