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Question : The average of 15 numbers is 45. One more number is added, and the new average becomes 50. What is that new number?

Option 1: 125

Option 2: 118

Option 3: 105

Option 4: 115


Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 125


Solution : The average of 15 numbers = 45
Sum of 15 numbers = 15 × 45 = 675
The average of 16 numbers = 50
Sum of 16 numbers = 16 × 50 = 800
The new number = 800 – 675 = 125
Hence, the correct answer is 125.

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