Question 17

The average of 5 consecutive numbers is n. If the next two numbers are also included the average will

Solution

Average of 5 consecutive number = $$\frac{\left(n\right)+\left(n+1\right)+\left(n+2\right)+\left(n+3\right)+\left(n+4\right)}{5}$$ = n+2

If 2 more consecutive number are added then its average = $$\frac{\left(n\right)+\left(n+1\right)+\left(n+2\right)+\left(n+3\right)+\left(n+4\right)\ +\left(n+5\right)+\left(n+6\right)}{7}$$ = n+3

Hence average is increased by 1


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