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Question : The average of 21 numbers is 60. If each number is increased by 20, then find the number by which the average is increased.

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 18

Option 3: 15

Option 4: 20


Team Careers360 6th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 20


Solution : The average of 21 numbers = 60
Sum of the numbers = 21 × 60 = 1260
When each number is increased by 20, the new average becomes 80.
Sum of the numbers = 21 × 80 = 1680
Difference = 1680 – 1260 = 420
Average of the difference = $\frac{\text{Difference}}{\text{Total numbers}}=\frac{420}{21}=20$
Hence, the correct answer is 20.

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