Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

6 pencils cost ₹30 and 12 pens cost ₹120. What is the average cost of 50 pencils and 50 pens?

Options:

₹6.75

₹7.5

₹5

₹5.75

Correct Answer:

₹7.5

Explanation:

Total cost of 6 pencil   = 30

Cost of 50 pencil = \(\frac{30}{6}\)  × 50 = Rs250

Cost of 12 pens = 120

Cost of 50 pens = \(\frac{120}{12}\)  × 50 = Rs500

Average of 50 pencils & 50 pens = \(\frac{500 + 250}{100}\)   = Rs7.5