A company had 4 departments with an average of 45 employees each. Later, a fifth department was added with 90 employees. Due to restructuring, 10 employees from each of the original four departments were transferred to the new department. What is the new average number of employees per department?

50

52

54

56

Answer: C
Solution
Total employees = $4 \times 45 + 90 = 270$. New average = $270/5 = 54$.

Question

A company had 4 departments with an average of 45 employees each. Later, a fifth department was added with 90 employees. Due to restructuring, 10 employees from each of the original four departments were transferred to the new department. What is the new average number of employees per department?

Answer: C

Solution

Total employees = $4 \times 45 + 90 = 270$. New average = $270/5 = 54$.

Mansi Yadav · Accepted Answer

Answer: C — 54 Solution: Total employees = $4 \times 45 + 90 = 270$. New average = $270/5 = 54$.