SSC Quantitative Aptitude Average Question Bank Average (II)

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    The average age 11 players of a cricket team is decreased by 2 months when two of them aged 17 yr and 20 yr are replaced by two new players. The average age of the new players is

    A) 17 yr 1 month

    B) 17 yr 7 months

    C) 17 yr 11 months

    D) 18 yr 3months

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    [b] Total decrease \[=(2\times 11)\] months = 22 months = 1 yr 10 months Total age of two new players \[=(17+20)\] yr \[-\](1 yr 10 months) = 35 yr 2 months Average age of two new players \[=\frac{1}{2}\] (35 yr 2 months) = 17 yr 7 months


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