Question

The number of three different types of motor bikes B1, B2, and B3 manufactured by a company in three months is given in the following table. Study the given table carefully and answer the question that follows.

What is the average number of motor bikes manufactured by the company in the month of November?

• A. 89
• B. 87
• C. 86
• D. 88

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 87

From the table, the numbers for November are:

• B1 = 121

• B2 = 100

• B3 = 40

Total motor bikes manufactured in November:
$121 + 100 + 40 = 261$

Average for November:
$\frac{261}{3} = 87$

Average number of motor bikes manufactured in November = 87