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The average of 12 numbers is 9. If each number is multiplied by 2 and added to 3, the average of the new set of numbers is

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SSC CGL 2016 (Tier 1) Previous Year Question Paper (11-Sep-2016) (Shift 2)
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21

Average of 12 numbers = 9 If each number is multiplied by 2 and added to 3, then the average will also change accordingly => New average = 9 × 2 + 3 = 21

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