What is the average of all the composite numbers between 11 and 30?a)2...
Prime numbers between 1 and 30 →13, 17, 19, 23 and 29 (5)
Rest are prime numbers.
Total numbers 12 to 29 = 18
Total composite numbers = 13

Hence, Option A is correct.
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What is the average of all the composite numbers between 11 and 30?a)2...
Understanding Composite Numbers
Composite numbers are natural numbers greater than 1 that are not prime; they have more than two distinct positive divisors.
Identifying Composite Numbers Between 11 and 30
Let's list all the composite numbers in the range of 11 to 30:
- 12
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 18
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 30
Counting the Composite Numbers
There are 14 composite numbers listed above.
Calculating the Sum
Now, we need to calculate their sum:
- 12 + 14 + 15 + 16 + 18 + 20 + 21 + 22 + 24 + 25 + 26 + 27 + 28 + 30 = 330
Finding the Average
To find the average, divide the sum by the count of composite numbers:
- Average = Total Sum / Number of Composite Numbers
- Average = 330 / 14 = 23.57
However, when rounding to two decimal places, the average is approximately 23.57.
Conclusion
The average of all composite numbers between 11 and 30 is approximately 23.57, which corresponds to option 'A' (20.62) when considering the nearest options provided. However, it seems the correct calculation gives a different value, so be sure to double-check the options if needed.