Average MCQs with Answers

Past Paper MCQ

A batsman in his 12th inning makes a score of 80 runs and thereby increases his average score by 3. What is his average after the 12th inning?

• A.44
• B.47
• C.50
• D.41

Past Paper MCQ

Three years ago, the average age of a family of 5 members was 17 years. A baby having been born, the average age of the family is now the same as it was three years ago. The present age of the baby (in years) is:

• A.$1$
• B.$2$
• C.$3$
• D.$4$

Past Paper MCQ

There are two sections A and B of a class, consisting of 36 and 44 students respectively. If the average weight of section A is 40 kg and that of section B is 35 kg, find the average weight of the whole class.

• A.$36.75$ kg
• B.$37.50$ kg
• C.$38.00$ kg
• D.$37.25$ kg

Past Paper MCQ

If the average (arithmetic mean) of $8$, $12$, $15$, $21$, $x$ and $11$ is $17$, then what is $x$?

• A.$35$
• B.$30$
• C.$40$
• D.$25$

Past Paper MCQ

The average of five numbers is $27$. If one number is excluded, the average becomes $25$. The excluded number is:

• A.$30$
• B.$35$
• C.$40$
• D.$45$

Past Paper MCQ

The average of three numbers is $20$. If two numbers are $16$ and $22$, the third is?

• A.$18$
• B.$20$
• C.$22$
• D.$24$

Past Paper MCQ

The average age of 3 friends is 23. Even if the age of the 4th friend is added, the average remains 23. What is the age of the 4th friend?

• A.21 years
• B.23 years
• C.25 years
• D.27 years

Past Paper MCQ

A shopkeeper purchases 5 cartons for 105 rupees and 8 cartons for 155 rupees. If each carton contains 5 items, then the average price per item is _?

• A.$3$
• B.$4$
• C.$5$
• D.$6$

Past Paper MCQ

The average weight of 10 people increased by $1.5$ kg when one person weighing $45$ kg is replaced by a new person. What is the weight of the new person?

• A.$55$ kg
• B.$60$ kg
• C.$65$ kg
• D.$70$ kg

Past Paper MCQ

The average of 6 numbers is $30$. If the average of the first four is $25$ and that of the last three is $35$, the fourth number is:

• A.$25$
• B.$30$
• C.$35$
• D.$40$