Master Averages without formulas using 'The Deviation Method' and 'Weighted Balance'.
<p><strong>The Core Truth:</strong> Average is the point where Net Deviation is ZERO.</p>
<p><strong>The Method:</strong> Instead of summing huge numbers, pick an 'Assumed Average' (A).</p>
<p>If numbers are 48, 52, 55. Let A = 50.</p>
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<li>48 is -2 (below 50).</li>
<li>52 is +2 (above 50).</li>
<li>55 is +5 (above 50).</li>
<li>Net Deviation = -2 + 2 + 5 = +5.</li>
<li>Average = 50 + <span class='frac'><span class='num'>5</span><span class='den'>3</span></span> = 51.66.</li>
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<p>When a person joins a group, they bring a 'Surplus' or 'Deficit'.</p>
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<strong>New Avg = Old Avg + <span class='frac'><span class='num'>Total Increase</span><span class='den'>Total People</span></span></strong>
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<p><strong>Example:</strong> Avg age of 10 people increases by 2 years when a new person replaces a 40-year-old.</p>
<p><strong>Mental Step:</strong> New person must cover the old person (40) PLUS bring extra for everyone (10 ├Ч 2 = 20).</p>
<p>Age = 40 + 20 = 60 years. (No X required).</p>
<p>If Group A has N1 items with Avg A1, and Group B has N2 items with Avg A2:</p>
<p><strong>Use Alligation:</strong></p>
<p>The gap between A1 and A2 is shared in ratio N2:N1.</p>
<p>Example: Class A (20 students, Avg 30), Class B (30 students, Avg 50).</p>
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<li>Weighted Avg = <span class='frac'><span class='num'>20(30) + 30(50)</span><span class='den'>50</span></span> = 42.</li>
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<p>For any Arithmetic Progression (AP) like 12, 14, 16... or 7, 14, 21...</p>
<p><strong>Average = Middle Number</strong></p>
<p>If terms are even (e.g., 2, 4, 6, 8), Average is mid-point of 4 and 6 (i.e., 5).</p>
<p><strong>Master Formula:</strong> Average = <span class='frac'><span class='num'>First Term + Last Term</span><span class='den'>2</span></span>.</p>
<p>If distance is constant:</p>
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<strong>Avg Speed = <span class='frac'><span class='num'>2xy</span><span class='den'>x+y</span></span></strong>
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<p><strong>Why?</strong> Time is variable. Speed x Time = Distance.</p>
<p>If 3 equal distances at speeds x, y, z: Avg = <span class='frac'><span class='num'>3xyz</span><span class='den'>xy + yz + zx</span></span>.</p>
<p><strong>Batting Avg:</strong> <span class='frac'><span class='num'>Total Runs</span><span class='den'>Total Innings [Out]</span></span>.</p>
<p><strong>Bowling Avg:</strong> <span class='frac'><span class='num'>Total Runs Given</span><span class='den'>Total Wickets Taken</span></span>.</p>
<p><strong>Trick:</strong> For Bowling, a <em>LOWER</em> average is better.</p>
<p>If a bowler takes wickets cheaply, his average <em>drops</em>.</p>