Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

There are two numbers such that the first number is twice the second number. If their average is 30, then what is the positive difference between the two numbers?

Options:

25

15

10

20

Correct Answer:

20

Explanation:

Let 2nd  number = a

Then 1st number = 2a

Sum of two numbers = 2 × 30 = 60

ATQ,

a+2a = 60

3a = 60

a = 20

Difference b/w these two  number is a = 20