Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average of 4 terms is 30 and the 1st term is $\frac{1}{3}$ of the sum of the remaining terms. What is the first term ?

Options:

60

30

40

20

Correct Answer:

30

Explanation:

Lets assume sum of last three terms be 3x

1st term = 3x × \(\frac{1}{3}\) = x

Sum of 4 terms = 120

x + 3x = 120

x = 30