Multiple choice

There are 20 students with an average height of 150 cm. in a class. Then 10 students with an average of 120 cm. join. What will be average height of the class now?

  1. 100 cm.

  2. 140 cm.

  3. 120 cm.

  4. 130 cm.

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Total height of first 20 students = 20 × 150 = 3000 cm. Total height of next 10 students = 10 × 120 = 1200 cm. Combined total height = 4200 cm for 30 students. New average = 4200 ÷ 30 = 140 cm.