Question

    The Average of P1, P2, and P3 is 60. Given that P1 is

    equal to 1/3rd of this average, what is the average value of P2 and P3?
    A 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 65 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 45 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 80 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Average = Sum of quantities / No. of quantities Calculations: (P1 + P2 + P3)/3 = 60 ⇒ P1 + P2 + P3 = 180 ⇒ 20 + P2 + P3 = 180 ⇒ P2 + P3 = 160 Now, the average of P2 and P3 is = (P2 + P3) / 2 = 160 / 2 = 80

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