NDA2014MathematicsStatisticsActual
p, q, r, s, t are five numbers such that the average of p , q and r is 5 and that of s and t is 10 . What is the average of all the five numbers?
Options
- A7.75
- B7.5
- C7
- D5
Correct answer
C. 7
Step-by-step solution
There are 5 numbers as p, q, r, s and t . Sum of three numbers as (p+q+r)=5 3=15 Sum of s and t numbers =10 2=20 Sum of all 5 numbers =15+20=35 Average of these numbers = 35 5 =7 .