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UGC NET Paper 1 Averages & Statistics Questions
Practise averages & statistics (quantitative aptitude) for the UGC National Eligibility Test (Paper 1): 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Averages & Statistics practice
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Q1.The average of 9 numbers is 46. If 83 is added, what is the new average?
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Answer: B — 49.7
Old total = 9 × 46 = 414. New total = 414 + 83 = 497; new average = 497/10 = 49.7.
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Q2.Find the mean of: 16, 21, 15, 3, 37, 40, 14
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Answer: D — 20.86
Sum = 146, ÷ 7 = 20.86.
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Q3.Find the range of: 19, 11, 39, 5, 28, 24, 4
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Answer: C — 35
Range = max − min = 39 − 4 = 35.
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Q4.Find the mean of: 7, 9, 11, 38, 26, 40, 35
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Answer: D — 23.71
Sum = 166, ÷ 7 = 23.71.
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Q5.Find the mean of: 24, 15, 36, 15, 32, 25, 5
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Answer: A — 21.71
Sum = 152, ÷ 7 = 21.71.
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Q6.The average of 5 numbers is 34. If 49 is added, what is the new average?
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Answer: A — 36.5
Old total = 5 × 34 = 170. New total = 170 + 49 = 219; new average = 219/6 = 36.5.
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Q7.The average of 7 numbers is 56. If 68 is added, what is the new average?
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Answer: B — 57.5
Old total = 7 × 56 = 392. New total = 392 + 68 = 460; new average = 460/8 = 57.5.
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Q8.Find the range of: 16, 2, 3, 27, 30, 34, 8
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Answer: A — 32
Range = max − min = 34 − 2 = 32.
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Q9.The average of 10 numbers is 79. If 110 is added, what is the new average?
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Answer: B — 81.82
Old total = 10 × 79 = 790. New total = 790 + 110 = 900; new average = 900/11 = 81.82.
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Q10.Find the mean of: 7, 26, 23, 31, 24, 2, 9
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Answer: C — 17.43
Sum = 122, ÷ 7 = 17.43.
How to approach averages & statistics questions
Average × count = total: most average questions are really about totals. For a set of data, sort it before finding the median and look for the most frequent value for the mode.
About UGC NET Paper 1
UGC National Eligibility Test (Paper 1) — conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Qualifies candidates for Assistant Professor and JRF; Paper 1 tests teaching and research aptitude.
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UGC NET Paper 1 practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Data Interpretation | Data interpretation | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Computer Awareness | Computer knowledge | Question bank |
| Averages & Statistics | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |