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      Question

      The average of a set of 's' numbers is 15. If 60 is

      added to the set, then the average of the set becomes 15.5. Find the value of '4 X (s - 10)'.
      A 316 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 325 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 310 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Sum of all 's' numbers = 15s
      ATQ:
      (15s + 60) / (s + 1) = 15.5
      Multiplying both sides by (s + 1):
      15s + 60 = 15.5(s + 1)

      Simplifying:
      15s + 60 = 15.5s + 15.5
      60 - 15.5 = 15.5s - 15s
      44.5 = 0.5s
      s = 89
      4 X (s - 10):
      4 X (89 - 10) = 4 X 79 = 316

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