Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average score of class X, Y, Z are 83, 76, 85. The ratio of number of students in three classes is 24, 32 and 40 respectively. Find the combined average of the all three classes.

Options:

81.5

82.5

79.6

80.7

Correct Answer:

81.5

Explanation:

                              x      :       y         :     z

No. of students       24     :       32       :     40

                               3     :        4        :      5

          Average        83            76              85

                 Sum     249          304            425

 

Average of x, y, z (combined) = \(\frac{249 + 304 + 425}{12}\) = 81.5