{"id":94609,"date":"2026-07-09T15:55:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=94609"},"modified":"2026-07-09T15:57:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T10:27:13","slug":"average-problems-for-ssc-exams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-problems-for-ssc-exams\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CGL Average Questions with Solutions, Download PDF"},"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 class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-problems-for-ssc-exams\/#SSC_CGL_Average_Questions_PDF\" >SSC CGL Average Questions PDF<\/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-problems-for-ssc-exams\/#Practice_Average_Questions_for_SSC_CGL_and_Other_Exams\" >Practice Average Questions for SSC CGL and Other 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-problems-for-ssc-exams\/#Sign_Up\" >Sign Up<\/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-problems-for-ssc-exams\/#Login\" >Login<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-problems-for-ssc-exams\/#Forgot_Password\" >Forgot Password<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-problems-for-ssc-exams\/#i\" >&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-problems-for-ssc-exams\/#Average_PYQs_for_SSC\" >Average PYQs for SSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/average-problems-for-ssc-exams\/#Tips_to_Solve_Average_Questions_accurately_in_SSC_Exams\" >Tips to Solve Average Questions accurately in SSC Exams<\/a><\/li><li 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-problems-for-ssc-exams\/#Average_Problems_for_SSC_Exams_%E2%80%93_FAQs\" >Average Problems for SSC Exams &#8211; FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Average is an important topic in the Quant section of exams like SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, and others including banking and railway exams. In this blog, we are going to discuss some questions on average that will be useful for the candidates and will help them boost their score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ssc-cgl-average-questions-pdf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Average_Questions_PDF\"><\/span>SSC CGL Average Questions PDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The SSC CGL average questions PDF contains 100 questions. It is designed to help candidates practice effectively, improve speed and accuracy, and strengthen problem-solving skills. You can download it using the link below:<\/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\/average-problems-pdf\/?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download PDF Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-average-questions-for-ssc-cgl-and-other-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Average_Questions_for_SSC_CGL_and_Other_Exams\"><\/span>Practice Average Questions for SSC CGL and Other Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These questions on average are specially prepared for SSC exams like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-cgl\/?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SSC CGL<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-chsl\/?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> SSC CHSL<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/ssc-mts\/?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> SSC MTS<\/a>, and others. The questions will start from basic level and slowly it will become more challenging. 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<meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\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. What is the excluded number?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 35<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 37<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 40<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 33<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>12. The average of 5 consecutive odd numbers is 64. What is the product of the smallest and largest numbers?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 4209<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 4096<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 4225<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 4185<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>13. The average of 10 numbers is 64. If 3 numbers whose average is 70 are removed and 3 new numbers whose average is 50 are added, what is the new average?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 58<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 60<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 62<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 59<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>14. The average marks of 100 students is 55. The average of boys is 60 and that of girls is 50. If the number of boys is 40, what is the number of girls?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 60<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 55<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 50<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 45<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>15. The average of 7 numbers is 30. If each number is increased by 20%, what is the increase in the average?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 6<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 5<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 4<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 8<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>16. The average speed for 4 equal distances at speeds of 30 km\/h, 45 km\/h, 60 km\/h, and 90 km\/h is:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 48 km\/h<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 50 km\/h<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 52 km\/h<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 54 km\/h<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>17. The average of 25 observations is 78. If each observation is divided by 3 and then 4 is added to each, what is the new average?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 30<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 28<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 26<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 32<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>18. The average of 8 numbers is 90. If one number is 150, what must be the average of the remaining numbers?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 82.85<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 80<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 84<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 85<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>19. The average income of A, B, C, and D is \u20b945,000. The average income of A and B is \u20b950,000 and that of C and D is \u20b940,000. 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. If he scores 90 in the next test, what must be his average in the last 3 tests to make his overall average 80 in 10 tests?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 96<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">B) 98<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 100<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 94<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>24. The average of 12 numbers is 50. If two numbers 30 and 70 are replaced by 90 and 10 respectively, what is the new average?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 50<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 48<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 52<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 49<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>25. The average of 9 numbers is 81. If one number is increased by 27, how much will the average increase?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 3<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 2<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 1<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 4<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>26. The average of 5 consecutive multiples of 9 is 117. What is the smallest number?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 99<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 108<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 90<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 81<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>27. The average weight of 24 persons increases by 1.8 kg when a new person joins the group. How much heavier is the new person compared to the previous average?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 45 kg<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 43.2 kg<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 46.8 kg<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 48 kg<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>28. The average of 7 numbers is 63. If each number is replaced by its square, which of the following must be true?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) New average \u2265 3969<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) New average = 3969<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) New average \u2264 3969<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Cannot be determined<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>29. The average of 4 numbers is 25. If their ratio is 1:2:3:4, what is the largest number?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 40<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 35<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 30<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 50<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>30. The average of 30 numbers is 18. 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The below table will help you out with average PYQs for SSC CGL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Question<\/td><td>Exam Name<\/td><td>Asked On<\/td><td>Detailed Solution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The average marks (out of 100) of boys and girls in an examination are 75 &amp; 80&#8230; <\/td><td>SSC CGL Tier I<\/td><td>9 Sept 2024 \u2013 Shift 1<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/question-answer\/pyq-the-average-marks-out-of-100-of-boys-and-girls-in-an-examination-are?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The average temperature of a city for the first fifteen days&#8230;<\/td><td>SSC CGL Tier I<\/td><td>9 Sept 2024 \u2013 Shift 2<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/question-answer\/pyq-the-average-temperature-of-a-city-for-the-first-fifteen-days-of?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The angles of a triangle are such that one is the average&#8230;<\/td><td>SSC CGL Tier I<\/td><td>9 Sept 2024 \u2013 Shift 2<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/question-answer\/pyq-the-angles-of-a-triangle-are-such-that-one-is-the-average-of-the?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The average of the squares of the first 45 natural numbers&#8230;<\/td><td>SSC CGL Tier I<\/td><td>10 Sept 2024 \u2013 Shift 3<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/question-answer\/pyq-the-average-of-the-squares-of-the-first-45-natural-numbers-is?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A group of 30 students appeared in a test&#8230;<\/td><td>SSC CGL Tier I<\/td><td>11 Sept 2024 \u2013 Shift 1<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/question-answer\/pyq-a-group-of-30-students-appeared-in-a-test-the-average-score-of-12?ref=contmk-blog-aps\">Chec<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/question-answer\/pyq-a-group-of-30-students-appeared-in-a-test-the-average-score-of-12?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">k<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/question-answer\/pyq-a-group-of-30-students-appeared-in-a-test-the-average-score-of-12?ref=contmk-blog-aps\"> Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Find the average of the prime numbers lying between 50 and 76&#8230;<\/td><td>SSC CGL Tier I<\/td><td>11 Sept 2024 \u2013 Shift 2<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/question-answer\/pyq-find-the-average-of-the-prime-numbers-lying-between-50-and-76?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A class of 30 students appeared in a test&#8230;<\/td><td>SSC CGL Tier I<\/td><td>11 Sept 2024 \u2013 Shift 3<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/question-answer\/pyq-a-class-of-30-students-appeared-in-a-test-the-average-score-of-12?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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-free-pyp-kit\/?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CGL Tier 1 PYPs PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-to-solve-average-questions-accurately-in-ssc-exams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Solve_Average_Questions_accurately_in_SSC_Exams\"><\/span>Tips to Solve Average Questions accurately in SSC Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Average questions are among the easiest scoring topics in SSC exams if you know the right techniques. Instead of relying on lengthy calculations, use these smart tips to solve questions faster and with greater accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Master the Fundamental Formula<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Always begin with the basic concept:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Average = Total Sum \u00f7 Number of Items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From this, remember two important variations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Total Sum = Average \u00d7 Number of Items<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Items = Total Sum \u00f7 Average<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most SSC questions can be solved by switching between these three formulas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Convert Average into Total Sum First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever the question gives the average of a group, immediately calculate the total sum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><br>If the average age of 12 students is 18 years, then the total age is:<br><strong>12 \u00d7 18 = 216 years<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with the total sum makes addition, removal, and replacement questions much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Remember How the Total Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever a person or value is added, removed, or replaced:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adding a value <strong>increases<\/strong> the total sum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Removing a value <strong>decreases<\/strong> the total sum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacing a value changes the total by the <strong>difference between the old and new values<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This simple observation eliminates unnecessary calculations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Use the Change in Average Shortcut<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the average changes after adding or removing one item:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Change in Total = Change in Average \u00d7 Number of Items<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shortcut is frequently tested in SSC exams and can save significant time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. For Consecutive Numbers, Find the Middle Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The average of consecutive numbers is always the middle number. Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Average of <strong>12, 13, 14, 15, 16<\/strong> = <strong>14<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average of <strong>21, 23, 25, 27, 29<\/strong> = <strong>25<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to add every number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Know the Rule for Equally Spaced Numbers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If numbers increase by the same amount (Arithmetic Progression), their average is simply:<strong>(First Number + Last Number) \u00f7 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example:<br>Average of <strong>10, 15, 20, 25, 30<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= (10 + 30) \u00f7 2 = <strong>20<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Don&#8217;t Use Simple Average for Speed Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For equal distances, never calculate average speed by taking the arithmetic mean. Use: <strong>Average Speed = (2 \u00d7 Speed\u2081 \u00d7 Speed\u2082) \u00f7 (Speed\u2081 + Speed\u2082)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many SSC aspirants lose marks by applying the wrong average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Pay Attention to Words Like &#8220;At Least&#8221; and &#8220;At Most&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Words such as minimum, maximum, at least, at most and exactly often change the entire approach. Read the question carefully before calculating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Identify the Number of Terms Before Solving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many mistakes occur because candidates assume the wrong number of observations. Check whether the question refers to students, days, innings, months, subjects, numbers. A correct count is essential for an accurate average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Use Difference Instead of Recalculating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When only one value changes, avoid finding the entire average again. Simply calculate how much the total changes and adjust the average accordingly. This method is much faster in the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Verify Units Before Calculating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure every quantity is in the same unit before finding the average. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Convert kilograms and grams into one unit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert hours and minutes consistently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert metres and centimetres where required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ignoring units can lead to incorrect answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Estimate the Answer Before Solving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Average always lies between the smallest and largest values. If your final answer falls outside this range (except in weighted or special cases), recheck your calculations immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Avoid Premature Rounding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep fractions intact during intermediate calculations. Round only in the final step to avoid losing accuracy, especially in decimal-based questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Learn Common SSC Question Patterns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Average questions fall into these categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Finding the missing number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addition or removal of a person\/item<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replacement questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consecutive numbers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average age<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average marks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average income or salary<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recognizing the pattern quickly helps you choose the correct shortcut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Practice with a Timer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During practice sessions, aim to solve each Average question in under <strong>60\u201390 seconds<\/strong>. Review every incorrect answer to identify whether the mistake was due to calculation, concept, or misunderstanding the question. This habit significantly improves speed and accuracy for the actual SSC exam.<\/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\/courses\/?ref=contmk-blog-aps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Out Courses for All Govt Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-average-problems-for-ssc-exams-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Average_Problems_for_SSC_Exams_%E2%80%93_FAQs\"><\/span>Average Problems for SSC Exams &#8211; 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-1751878577383\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is the basic formula to find the average of a set of numbers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Average = (Sum of all values) \u00f7 (Number of values).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751879868416\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. How can you find the original average if the average changes after removing an element?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Original total = New average \u00d7 New count + Removed value; divide by original count.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751879880617\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. What shortcut applies to the average of consecutive numbers?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> It equals the middle term when the number of terms is odd.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751879912104\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. How do you find the required score to achieve a target average?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Required score = Target average \u00d7 Total count \u2212 Sum of known scores.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751879982073\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5. 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