Averages · Question 17 · Easy

The average of 6 numbers is 24. When a seventh number is added, the average becomes 25. What is the seventh number?

  1. 25
  2. 30
  3. 31
  4. 49
Answer and explanation

Answer: C. 31

Explanation: Sum of 6 numbers = 144. Sum of 7 numbers = 175. Seventh number = 175 − 144 = 31.

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