Averages · Question 22 · Medium

The average of A, B and C is 40. The average of A and B is 35, and the average of B and C is 42. What is B?

  1. 36
  2. 50
  3. 34
  4. 30
Answer and explanation

Answer: C. 34

Explanation: A + B + C = 120 and A + B = 70, so C = 50. B + C = 84, so B = 34.

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