{"id":226024,"date":"2025-08-27T21:44:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:14:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=226024"},"modified":"2025-08-27T21:44:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T16:14:43","slug":"average-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Average Formulas, Concepts, Short Tricks and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-questions\/#What_Is_Average_in_Quantitative_Aptitude\" >What Is Average in Quantitative Aptitude?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-questions\/#Why_Is_Average_Important_in_Competitive_Exams\" >Why Is Average Important in Competitive Exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-questions\/#Average_Quantitative_Aptitude_Short_Notes\" >Average Quantitative Aptitude Short Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-questions\/#Quick_Revision_Summary\" >Quick Revision Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-questions\/#Average_Concepts_for_Bank_Exams\" >Average Concepts for Bank Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-questions\/#Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_while_Solving_Average_Questions\" >Common Mistakes to Avoid while Solving Average Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-questions\/#Related_Quantitative_Aptitude_Topics_to_Explore\" >Related Quantitative Aptitude Topics to Explore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-questions\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The topic <strong>Average<\/strong> is one of the most basic yet highly scoring chapters in Quantitative Aptitude. Whether you are preparing for SSC, Banking, RRB, or State-level exams, you will definitely face 1\u20132 questions on averages. In this blog, we have provided all the details about the importance of average, types of questions asked, short notes, formulas, Solved questions from 2024\u201325 exams, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Average_in_Quantitative_Aptitude\"><\/span>What Is Average in Quantitative Aptitude?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Quantitative Aptitude, <strong>Average<\/strong> represents the central value of a group of numbers. It is calculated by dividing the sum of values by the number of values.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"129\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-43.png\" alt=\"Average Questions\" class=\"wp-image-226045\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Why it appears in exams?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It checks a candidate\u2019s ability to deal with arithmetic, ratios, and logical distribution.<\/li><li>Average-based questions often link with other topics like speed, time, age, and mixture.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skills required to solve quickly:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Quick calculation skills<\/li><li>Logical substitution<\/li><li>Pattern recognition<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-clerk-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free SBI Clerk Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_Average_Important_in_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Why Is Average Important in Competitive Exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Average is a <strong>repeat-topic<\/strong> in almost all competitive exams. It looks simple but examiners often mix it with other chapters to increase difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Exam<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>No. of Questions<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Difficulty<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SSC CGL \/ CHSL<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IBPS PO \/ SBI PO<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>RRB NTPC \/ Group D<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State PSC \/ Police<\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Quantitative_Aptitude_Short_Notes\"><\/span>Average Quantitative Aptitude Short Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick summary of must-know concepts related to Averages:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"859\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-44.png\" alt=\"Average Questions\" class=\"wp-image-226046\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Attempt the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL Previous Year Paper <\/a><\/strong>Now and Check Your All-India Rank Today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Revision_Summary\"><\/span>Quick Revision Summary <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some quick revision summary notes for final preparation before the exam are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"948\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-45.png\" alt=\"Average Questions\" class=\"wp-image-226047\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-clerk-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free IBPS Clerk Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Types_of_Average_Questions_in_Quantitative_Aptitude\"><\/span>What Are the Types of Average Questions in Quantitative Aptitude?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In exams, average-based questions can appear in different forms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Direct:<\/strong> Simple average of given numbers<\/li><li><strong>Puzzle-based:<\/strong> Average of groups with missing terms<\/li><li><strong>Application-based:<\/strong> Averages in ages, cricket scores, or salaries<\/li><li><strong>Mixed-concept:<\/strong> Average with speed, time, mixture, or percentages<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-po-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt SBI PO Mains Mock Test Today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Formulas_for_Quantitative_Aptitude\"><\/span>Average Formulas for Quantitative Aptitude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To save time, remember these formulas:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"693\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-46.png\" alt=\"Average Questions\" class=\"wp-image-226048\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Attempt the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-po-previous-year-paper\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <strong>SBI PO Previous Year Paper<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/strong>Now and Check Your All-India Rank Today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Tricks_for_SSC_CGL_and_Other_Exams\"><\/span>Average Tricks for SSC CGL and Other Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To solve questions faster:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoid writing full steps &#8211; use mental math.<\/li><li>For consecutive numbers, average = middle term.<\/li><li>In cricket score problems, use difference rule instead of recalculating.<\/li><li>For weighted averages, use <strong>alligation method<\/strong>.<\/li><li>When speed is involved, check if distance is equal &#8211; apply harmonic mean formula.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solved_Average_Questions_from_2024%E2%80%9325_Exams\"><\/span>Solved Average Questions from 2024\u201325 Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some latest memory-based and mock-sourced examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. (SSC CGL 2024 Tier 1 \u2013 Memory Based)<\/strong><br>The average of 5 numbers is 28. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 26. Find the excluded number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><br>Sum of 5 numbers = 28 \u00d7 5 = 140<br>Sum of 4 numbers = 26 \u00d7 4 = 104<br>Excluded number = 140 \u2013 104 = <strong>36<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. (IBPS PO Prelims 2024)<\/strong><br>The average score of 40 students is 55. If teacher\u2019s marks (70) are added, what is the new average?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><br>Total = 40 \u00d7 55 = 2200<br>New total = 2200 + 70 = 2270<br>New average = 2270 \u00f7 41 = <strong>55.37<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. (RRB NTPC 2024 Shift 2 \u2013 Memory Based)<\/strong><br>Find the average of first 10 odd numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><br>Formula = n = 10<br>Answer = <strong>10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Upcoming Government Exam<\/a> Notification Today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Concepts_for_Bank_Exams\"><\/span>Average Concepts for Bank Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>IBPS\/SBI exams<\/strong>, average is often twisted with coded data or DI sets. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> The average marks of A, B, and C is 60. If A\u2019s marks are 10 more than B, and C\u2019s marks are 10 more than A, find B\u2019s marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><br>Let B = x, A = x+10, C = x+20<br>(x+(x+10)+(x+20))\u00f73=60(x + (x+10) + (x+20)) \u00f7 3 = 60(x+(x+10)+(x+20))\u00f73=60<br>\u21d2 (3x + 30) \u00f7 3 = 60<br>\u21d2 x + 10 = 60<br>\u21d2 x = <strong>50<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free SSC CGL Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_to_Avoid_while_Solving_Average_Questions\"><\/span>Common Mistakes to Avoid while Solving Average Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the common mistakes that aspirants must avoid while solving average questions are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Forgetting number of terms<\/strong> &#8211; Always check count before dividing.<\/li><li><strong>Misapplying average speed formula<\/strong> &#8211; Works only when distance is equal.<\/li><li><strong>Mixing up weighted average and simple average<\/strong> &#8211; Identify correctly.<\/li><li><strong>Not updating total when adding\/removing values<\/strong> &#8211; Recalculate sum properly.<\/li><li><strong>Rounding too early<\/strong> &#8211; Keep exact values until the final step.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Quantitative_Aptitude_Topics_to_Explore\"><\/span>Related Quantitative Aptitude Topics to Explore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/mixture-alligation-short-tricks\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mixture and Alligation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/time-and-work-questions\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Time and Work<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/problems-on-ages\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Problems on Ages<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/simplification-and-approximation\/?ref=contac-acb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Simplification and Approximation<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756310179839\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. <strong>How to solve average questions fast?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Use direct formulas like middle term rule or difference rule.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756310180815\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. <strong>Is average used in mixtures and alligation?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, average forms the base of alligation method.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756310181454\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. <strong>Do bank exams mix average with DI?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, often in pie chart and table DI.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756310182097\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. <strong>How do you calculate average when one term changes?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">New average = Old average \u00b1 Difference \u00f7 No. of terms.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1756310182834\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. <strong>What is the trick for average of consecutive numbers?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Average = (First + Last)\/2.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/idbi-jam-exam-analysis\/\">IDBI JAM Exam Analysis 2026, 12th April Shift 1 Exam Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/nabard-development-assistant-exam-analysis\/\">NABARD DA Mains Exam Analysis 2026, 12th April Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/rbi-assistant-exam-analysis\/\">RBI Assistant Prelims Exam Analysis 2026, 11th April Exam Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/physics-mcqs-for-ssc-exams\/\">Practice Physics MCQs for SSC Exams 2026, Download PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/must-know-idioms-pdf\/\">150+ Idioms you Must Know for SSC, Railway, IB Exams, Free PDF Download<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/idioms-and-phrases-asked-in-ssc-cgl\/\">Idioms and Phrases asked in SSC CGL? 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