The average time taken by 6 athletes in a race is 1 minute 50 seconds. The winner completed the race in 1 minute 20 seconds. What is the average time taken by the other 5 athletes?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1 min 56 s.
Average time of 6 athletes = 1 × 60 + 50 = 110 sec
Winner's time = 1 × 60 + 20 = 80 sec
Total time of 6 athletes = 110 × 6 = 660 sec
Time of other 5 athletes = 660 - 80 = 580
Average = = 116 sec = 1 minute 56 seconds