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Question : The average of 20 numbers is 36. If each number is increased by 4, then what will be the new average?

Option 1: 44

Option 2: 46

Option 3: 40

Option 4: 36


Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 40


Solution : The average of 20 numbers = 36
Sum of the numbers = 20 × 36 = 720
If each number is increased by 4, the number becomes 36 + 4 = 40
Sum of the numbers = 20 × 40 = 800
New average = $\frac{800}{20}= 40$
Hence, the correct answer is 40.

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