By Poonam

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The average of 20 numbers is 45. If each number is decreased by 7, what will be the new average?

  1. 38

  2. 40

  3. 36

  4. 34

Answer: A

Solution

When the same value is subtracted from every observation, the average decreases by that value. New average=45-7=38.

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