Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

Three positive numbers are in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4. The sum of their squares is 2349 . The average of the first two numbers is:

Options:

36

27.5

18

22.5

Correct Answer:

22.5

Explanation:

Lets assume numbers are 2x, 3x, and 4x

As per question

27x² = 2349

 x²    = 87

 x  ≅ 9

 Avg. of first two numbers =\(\frac{ (2 × 9 + 3 × 9)}{2}\)  = 22.5