Averages · Question 20 · Easy

Averages question 20

In Chennai, the average temperature from Monday to Thursday was 31°C and from Friday to Sunday it was 38°C. What was the average temperature for the whole week?

  1. 34.5°C
  2. 34°C
  3. 33°C
  4. 35°C
Answer and explanation

Answer: B. 34°C

Explanation: Total = 4 × 31 + 3 × 38 = 124 + 114 = 238. Average over 7 days = 238 ÷ 7 = 34°C.

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