Critical Word Problems in Finding Average

Nicole can pick forty bushels of apples in 15 hours. Carlos can pick the same amount in 11 hours. How long would it take them if they worked together?

• 6.35 hours

• 6.17 hours

• 6.09 hours

• 6 hours

What is the average speed of this motorcyclist in kilometres per hour?

• 30 km/h

• 50 km/h

• 20 km/h

• 55 km/h

What is the average speed of this motorcyclist in kilometres per hour?

• 30 km/h

• 13 km/h

• 50 km/h

• 35 km/h

Find the average speed of the lorry in miles per hour.

• 30 mph

• 10 mph

• 35 mph

• 20 mph

A company produces 500 units of a product in 8 hours. What is the average rate of production per hour?

• 100

• 75

• 50

• 62.5

The basketball team lost their last 6 games.  They lost by a total of 48 points.  Find their average number of points relative to their opponents.  

• -8 points per game

• -7 points per game

• -6 points per game 

It took Mr. Williams 1.7 hours to run 14.2 miles. What was his average speed? 

• 8.36 mph

• 8.35 mph

• 0.12 mph

• 0.11 mph

Karsyn’s grade for her math 1 class will be the average of her midterm exam, final exam, and final project. She made a 85% on her midterm and a 94% on her final exam. What grade must she get on her final project to receive a 85% in the class?

• 78

• 85

• 88

• 76

The average of 6 numbers is 19. If one of the numbers is 11, what is the sum of the other five numbers?

• 103

• 96

• 107

• 182

The enrollment at Temple Junior High School has a change of -60 over a 3 year period. What is the average change per year?