Average of 30 numbers 20. If each decreased by 4, new average? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Average of 30 numbers 20. If each decreased by 4, new average?
A. 20
B. 16
C. 24
D. 18
Answer: Option B
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The average of 7 numbers is 28. If one number is 40, find the average of the remaining 6.
A. 25
B. 26
C. 27
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Correct Answer: Option B


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The average of three numbers is 40. The first is 1.5 times the second and the second is 2 times the third. What is the third number?
A. 20
B. 24
C. 25
D. 30

Correct Answer: Option B


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The average of 3 numbers is 24. If one number is 12 and another is 30, find the third.
A. 36
B. 30
C. 18
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