Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average of seven numbers is 20. If 2 is subtracted from each number, then what will the new average be?

Options:

22

10

9

18

Correct Answer:

18

Explanation:

Sum of 7 numbers = 7 × 20 = 140

New sum = 140 - 7 × 2 = 140 - 14 = 126

Average = \(\frac{126}{7}\) = 18