Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

There are six baskets — Green, Red, Blue, Yellow, Black and White. Each basket has some rings in it. The average number of rings in all the six baskets is 38. If the blue basket is removed, the average number of rings in the remaining baskets is 34. How many rings are there in the blue basket?

Options:

22

45

37

58

Correct Answer:

58

Explanation:

Total number of balls in all baskets = 6 x 38 = 228

Number of balls expect blue basket = 34 x 5 = 170

Number of balls in blue basket = 228 - 170 = 58