Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

In a class of students (Boys and Girls), there are 60% girls.  The average of the boys is 58 Kg and that of the girls is 52 Kg.  What is the average of the whole class is?

Options:

55

53.6

54.4

56.2

Correct Answer:

54.4

Explanation:

                                 Boys         Girls

No. of students →        2      :      3

Average            →       58            52   

Total Weight     →      116          156

 

Average weight of the class = \(\frac{116\;+\;156}{5}\) = 54.4