The average of 10 numbers is 7. If each number is multiplied by 12, then the average of the new set of numbers will be: |
7 10 120 84 |
84 |
Average = \(\frac{sum\;of\;no.}{total\;no.}\) Let the sum of all 10 numbers is = n ⇒ ATQ, ⇒ Average = \(\frac{n}{10}\) = 7 ⇒ n = 70 --- (i) Now each number is multiplied by 12 New sum of no.'s = 12 × n = 12 × 70 = 840 New average = \(\frac{840}{10}\) = 84
Alternate: *If old set of numbers is multiply by 'x', then the new average will be 'x' times of old average.* Therefore, ⇒ New Average = 12 × 7 = 84 |