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      Question

      The average of three numbers is 21. The first number is

      double the second, and the third number is double the first. Calculate the sum of the first and third numbers.
      A 54 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 56 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 58 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let 2nd number be 'x' Therefore, 1st number = 2x And, 3rd number = 2 X 2x = 4x Therefore, x + 2x + 4x = (21 X 3) = 63 ATQ; 7x = 63 Or, x = 9 Required sum = 2x + 4x = 6x = 6 X 9 = 54 Hence, option a.

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