Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average of 25 numbers is 18. The average of the first 12 of these numbers is 14 and that of the last 12 of these numbers is 17. The 13th number is:

Options:

80

78

74

82

Correct Answer:

78

Explanation:

Sum of 25 numbers = 25 x 18 = 450

Sum of first 12 numbers = 12 x 14 = 168

Sum of last 12 numbers = 12 x 17 = 204

13th number = 450 - 168 - 204 = 78