Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The average age of 12 students is 14 years. If the age of the teacher is also included, the average becomes 15 years. What is the age of the teacher?

Options:

23 years

25 years

27 years

28 years

Correct Answer:

27 years

Explanation:

Sum of age of 12 students = 12 × 14 = 168 years

After adding age of teacher

Sum of Age of 12 students + 1 teacher = 13 × 15 = 195 years

Age of teacher = 195 - 168 = 27 years