Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average of 16 numbers is 23. The average of the first 7 numbers is 21 and that of the last 8 numbers is 24. Find the 8th number.

Options:

28

27

29

26

Correct Answer:

29

Explanation:

Sum of 16 numbers = 16 x 23 = 368

Sum of first 7 numbers = 7 x 21 = 147

Sum of last 8 numbers = 8 x 24 = 192

8th number = 368 - 147 - 192 = 29