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Question : The average of 10 numbers is 8. If each number is multiplied by 10, then the new average will be:

Option 1: 80

Option 2: 18

Option 3: 8

Option 4: 50


Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 10th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 80


Solution : When each number in a set is multiplied by a constant, the average of the set is also multiplied by that constant.
The average of the numbers is 8 and each number is multiplied by 10.
$\therefore$ The new average = 8 × 10 = 80
Hence, the correct answer is 80.

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