1000+ Aptitude Questions for Bank Exams Pdf - 1

Question: 1

The average of 10 numbers is 7. What will be the new average if each of the numbers is multiplied by 8?

(A) 42

(B) 52

(C) 55

(D) 56

Ans: D

The average of 10 numbers = 7

Total of 10 numbers = 10 × 7 = 70

New total of 10 numbers after each of given number
is multiplied by 8 = 70 × 8 = 560

∴ New average = $${560}/{10}$$ = 56.

Question: 2

The daily maximum temperature in Delhi, for 7 consecutive days in May 1988, were 42.7°C, 44.6°C, 42.0°C, 39.1°C, 43.0°C, 42.5°C and 38.5°C. Find out the average daily maximum temperature.

(A) 39.60°C

(B) 41.77°C

(C) 42.63°C

(D) 45.65°C

Ans: B

Average daily maximum temperature

= $${42.7 + 44.6 + 42.0 + 39.1 + 43.0 + 42.5 + 38.5} / {7}$$ = $${292.4} / {7}$$ = 41.77°C

Question: 3

The average monthly salary of a staff of 9 persons is Rs. 2450. One member of the staff whose monthly salary is Rs. 2650 is transferred. Find out the average salary of the remaining 8 persons of the staff.

(A) Rs. 3025

(B) Rs. 2825

(C) Rs. 2425

(D) Rs. 2625

Ans: C

Average salary of 9 persons = Rs. 2450

Total salary of 9 persons

= Rs. 2450 × 9 = Rs. 2650

Total salary of the person who is transferred = Rs. 2650

∴ The total salary of remaining 8 persons = 22050 - 2650 = Rs. 19400

The average salary of the remaining 8 persons = Rs. $${19400} / {8}$$ = Rs. 2425.

Question: 4

The average of five consecutive even numbers starting with 4 is

(A) 6

(B) 7

(C) 8

(D) 8.5

Ans: C

The five even consecutive numbers are 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12

Their average = $${4 + 6 + 8 + 10 + 12} / {5}$$ = $${40} / {5}$$ = 8.

Question: 5

The average of 6 observations is 12. A new seventh observation is included and the new average is decreased by 1. The seventh observation is

(A) 1

(B) 3

(C) 5

(D) 7

Ans: C

Seventh observation = 7 × 11 - 6 × 12 = 5

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