If average of 15 numbers is 40 and one number 50 is replaced by 30, new average? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If average of 15 numbers is 40 and one number 50 is replaced by 30, new average?
A. 38
B. 40
C. 39
D. 41
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Change -20, decrease 20/15≈1.33, new≈38.67 approx but use exact.

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