The average of 10 numbers is 23. If each number is increased by 4, what will the new average be?

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  1. 27
  2. 20
  3. 34
  4. 22

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Option 1 : 27
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Given:

The average of 10 numbers is 23.

Formula used:

If each number is increased by a constant value, the new average is the old average plus the constant value.

Calculation:

New average = Old average + Increase

⇒ New average = 23 + 4

⇒ New average = 27

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

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