SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 7

SSC MTS - 30/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q7

The average of the first twelve multiples of 11 is:

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 71.5.

First multiple of 11 = 11

12th multi[ple of 11 = 11 × 12 = 132

Sum of n multiples of 11, Sn = (n/2)(first multiple + last multiple)

⇒ (12/2)(11 + 132) 

⇒ 6 × 143 = 858

Now, average = 858/12 = 71.5