Question 46
EasyOriginal questionThe average of six numbers is 18. If 5 is added to each number, what is the new average?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Each number goes up by 5, so the total goes up by .
The average goes up by : .
Worth noting
48 adds the whole 30 to the average instead of spreading it over the six numbers.
- Concept
- Adding a constant to every value adds it to the average
- Typical timeTypical
- 25 s
- Your timeYours
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