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What is the average of first 93 natural numbers?

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option 3 is the right answer
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1st Method:
Average of 1st n natural number is given by = ([n*(n+1)]/2)/n
Average of 1st 97 natural number is given by = {([97*(97+1)]/2)/97} = 49

2nd Method:
These numbers are in AP series, so average,
= (sum of corresponding term)/2
= (1+97)/2 = 49
Or, (2+96)/2 = 49
Or, (3+95)/2 = 49 And so on.