{"id":226024,"date":"2026-07-10T10:26:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T04:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=226024"},"modified":"2026-07-10T10:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T04:56:14","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-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-questions\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" 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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-questions\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-ai-summarize yoast-ai-summarize\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list yoast-ai-summarize-list\">\n<li>Average Questions are crucial in competitive exams like SSC and Banking, testing skills in arithmetic and logical distribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different types of Average Questions include direct, puzzle-based, application-based, and mixed-concept problems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quick calculation skills and logical substitution are essential for solving Average Questions efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding common mistakes, such as misapplying formulas and rounding too early, can help you avoid pitfalls during exams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using tricks like the middle term rule for consecutive numbers can speed up solving Average Questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\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 2026 exams, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-attempt-live-quiz-on-average-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attempt_Live_Quiz_on_Average_Questions\"><\/span>Attempt Live Quiz on Average Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Attempt them live and check your score according to the real exam marking scheme.<\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-problems-for-ssc-exams\/?ref=contmk-averagequestions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt Free Average Quiz Live<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-average-in-quantitative-aptitude\"><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\">\n<li>It checks a candidate\u2019s ability to deal with arithmetic, ratios, and logical distribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average-based questions often link with other topics like speed, time, age, and mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skills required to solve quickly:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quick calculation skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Logical substitution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pattern recognition<\/li>\n<\/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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-clerk-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-averagequestions\" 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\" id=\"h-why-is-average-important-in-competitive-exams\"><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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-averagequestions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CG<\/a>L \/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl\/?ref=contmk-averagequestions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CHSL<\/a><\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po\/?ref=contmk-averagequestions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/sbi-po\/?ref=contmk-averagequestions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SBI PO<\/a><\/td><td>1\u20132<\/td><td>Moderate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railway-rrb-ntpc\/?ref=contmk-averagequestions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB NTPC<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/railways-rrb-group-d\/?ref=contmk-averagequestions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RRB Group D<\/a><\/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\" id=\"h-average-quantitative-aptitude-short-notes\"><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<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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-po-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-averagequestions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt A Free IBPS PO Mock Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-revision-summary\"><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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ibps-clerk-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-averagequestions\" 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\" id=\"h-what-are-the-types-of-average-questions-in-quantitative-aptitude\"><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\">\n<li><strong>Direct:<\/strong> Simple average of given numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Puzzle-based:<\/strong> Average of groups with missing terms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application-based:<\/strong> Averages in ages, cricket scores, or salaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixed-concept:<\/strong> Average with speed, time, mixture, or percentages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-average-formulas-for-quantitative-aptitude\"><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><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-average-tricks-for-ssc-cgl-and-other-exams\"><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\">\n<li>Avoid writing full steps &#8211; use mental math.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For consecutive numbers, average = middle term.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In cricket score problems, use difference rule instead of recalculating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For weighted averages, use <strong>alligation method<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When speed is involved, check if distance is equal &#8211; apply harmonic mean formula.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\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 wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl-mock-test\/?ref=contmk-averagequestions\" 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\" id=\"h-practice-average-questions-live\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Average_Questions_Live\"><\/span>Practice Average Questions Live<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These questions on average are specially prepared for competitve exams. Solving these will help you strengthen your concept of averages and improve your preparation for upcoming exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n<html lang=\"en\">\n<head>\n\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/courses.oliveboard.in\/edge\/css\/login-modal-for-blog.css\">\n\n<style>\n#quiz-1-sticky-header {\n  position: sticky;\n  top: 0;\n  z-index: 100;\n  background: #1565c0;\n  color: #fff;\n  padding: 12px 20px;\n  border-radius: 10px 10px 0 0;\n  display: flex;\n  justify-content: space-between;\n  align-items: center;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);\n  margin: -20px -20px 20px -20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1-score-badge {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);\n  padding: 4px 12px;\n  border-radius: 20px;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  white-space: nowrap;\n}\n#quiz-1 * { box-sizing: border-box; }\n\n#quiz-1 .quiz-container {\n  max-width: 700px;\n  margin: auto;\n  padding: 20px;\n  background: #fff;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n}\n\n#quiz-1 h2 {\n  text-align: center;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question {\n  margin-bottom: 22px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .question p {\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button {\n  width: 100%;\n  padding: 12px;\n  margin: 6px 0;\n  border: none;\n  border-radius: 6px;\n  background: #e0e0e0;\n  color: #000;\n  font-size: 16px;\n  cursor: pointer;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button:hover {\n  background: #d5d5d5;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.correct {\n  background: #4caf50;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.wrong {\n  background: #f44336;\n  color: #000;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 button.locked {\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n\n\/* SUMMARY *\/\n#quiz-1 .final-summary {\n  margin-top: 40px;\n  padding: 20px;\n  border-radius: 14px;\n  background: #fafafa;\n  border: 2px solid #4caf50;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .final-summary h3 {\n  text-align: center;\n  margin-bottom: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-row {\n  display: grid;\n  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr 40px;\n  gap: 10px;\n  align-items: center;\n  margin-bottom: 12px;\n  font-weight: bold;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .summary-bar {\n  height: 14px;\n  background: #ddd;\n  border-radius: 10px;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-fill {\n  height: 100%;\n  width: 0%;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .bar-attempted { background: #2196f3; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-correct { background: #4caf50; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-wrong { background: #f44336; }\n#quiz-1 .bar-unattempted { background: #9e9e9e; width: 100%; }\n\n#quiz-1 .final-score {\n  text-align: center;\n  font-size: 22px;\n  margin-top: 20px;\n}\n\n#quiz-1 .score-value {\n  font-size: 30px;\n  margin-left: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/head>\n\n<body>\n<div id=\"quiz-1\">\n  <div class=\"quiz-container\">\n<div id=\"quiz-1-sticky-header\">\n  <span>Average Problems Quiz Questions for SSC Exams<\/span>\n  <span id=\"quiz-1-score-badge\">Score: <strong id=\"quiz-1-score-value\">0.00<\/strong><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n    <!-- QUESTIONS -->\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>1. The average of 11 consecutive integers is 45. If the smallest and largest numbers are removed, what is the average of the remaining numbers?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 45<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 44<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 46<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 45.5<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>2. The average of 15 numbers is 62. The average of the first 8 numbers is 55 and that of the last 8 numbers is 70. Find the 8th number.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 77<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 82<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">C) 87<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 92<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>3. The average of 24 observations is 72. Later it was found that one value 96 was wrongly recorded instead of 69 and another value 45 was omitted. What is the correct average?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 69.84<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 70.12<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 71.28<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 72.00<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>4. The average of 9 consecutive even numbers is 74. If 4 is added to each number, what will be the new average?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 74<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 76<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">C) 78<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 80<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>5. The average age of 30 employees is 35 years. 5 employees leave whose average age is 42 years. What is the average age of the remaining employees?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 33.6<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 32.8<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 34.2<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 31.5<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>6. A batsman has an average of 52 runs after 25 innings. In the next innings he scores 128 runs. What must be his average in the next 4 innings to make his overall average 60 after 30 innings?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 92<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 94<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 96<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">D) 98<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>7. The average of 12 numbers is 36. If each number is multiplied by 1.5, and then 6 is subtracted from each, what is the new average?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 48<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 51<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 54<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 45<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>8. The average of 5 consecutive multiples of 7 is 84. What is the largest number?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 98<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 91<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 105<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 112<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>9. The average of 18 numbers is 72. If 6 numbers whose average is 65 are replaced by 6 new numbers whose average is 80, what is the new average?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 76<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">B) 77<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 78<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 79<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>10. The average salary of 40 workers is \u20b932,500. The average salary of 25 workers is \u20b928,000. What is the average salary of the remaining workers?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) \u20b940,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) \u20b938,500<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) \u20b939,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) \u20b941,000<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>11. The average of 6 numbers is 25. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 23. 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What is the difference between the total income of (A + B) and (C + D)?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) \u20b920,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) \u20b925,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) \u20b930,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) \u20b935,000<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>20. The average of 16 numbers is 75. If 4 numbers whose average is 60 are removed, what is the average of the remaining numbers?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 78<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">B) 80<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 82<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 85<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>21. The average of first n natural numbers is 21. Find n.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 41<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 42<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 43<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 44<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>22. The average of 14 consecutive integers is 205. What is the sum of the smallest five integers?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 995<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 1000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">C) 1005<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 1010<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>23. A student&#8217;s average in 6 tests is 72. 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Always check count before dividing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Misapplying average speed formula<\/strong> &#8211; Works only when distance is equal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixing up weighted average and simple average<\/strong> &#8211; Identify correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not updating total when adding\/removing values<\/strong> &#8211; Recalculate sum properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rounding too early<\/strong> &#8211; Keep exact values until the final step.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><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\/rrb-junior-engineer-jobs\/\">RRB Junior Engineer Jobs, Know the Salary Distribution<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/reading-comprehension-for-sbi-po\/\">Reading Comprehension Questions for SBI PO 2026, FREE PDF &amp; 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