SSC MTS 2026 PYQ — Question 8

SSC MTS - 20 Feb 2026 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q8

9 numbers are in arithmetic progression. Average of first and last number of this progression is 13. What is the average of these 9 numbers?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Given:

Average of the first and last numbers = 13

Number of terms = 9

According to the formula:

Average in an Arithmetic Progression = (First term + Last term) / 2

Average = 13