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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 2ndĀ number be 'x' Therefore, 1stĀ number = 2x And, 3rdĀ 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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