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    Question

    Average of 8 positive integers is calculated as 40. It

    was later found that while calculating the average, someone mistakenly entered 22 instead of 38. Find the correct average.
    A 41 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 42 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 43 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 44 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Incorrect sum of eight numbers = 40 × 8 = 320 Correct sum = 320 − 22 + 38 = 336 So, correct average = 336 ÷ 8 = 42

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