The average of five numbers is 58. The average of the first two numbers is 48.5 and the average of last two… · ABC26GN1508

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Average · Exam: Bank P.O. 2009

The average of five numbers is 58. The average of the first two numbers is 48.5 and the average of last two numbers is 53.5. What is the third number?
Answer
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Explanation
Third number = (Sum of 5 numbers) – (Sum of 4 numbers) = (58 × 5) – [(48.5 × 2) + (53.5 × 2)] = 290 – (97 + 107) = 290 – 204 = 86.

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