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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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