Concept:Sum of squares of first n natural numbers is given by 6n(n+1)(2n+1)​.Average = sum divided by count.Explanation:Here n = 9.Sum of squares = 69×(9+1)×(2×9+1)​.= 69×10×19​=61710​=285.Number of terms = 9.Average = 9285​=31.666...≈31.67.Answer:Option A: 31.67