Averages · Question 3 · Easy
The average of 5 numbers is 40. When one number is removed, the average of the remaining numbers becomes 38. What number was removed?
- 48
- 42
- 46
- 50
Answer and explanation
Answer: A. 48
Explanation: Total of 5 numbers = 200 and total of 4 = 152. The removed number = 200 − 152 = 48.
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