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      Question

      A set contains ten numbers. The average of the first six

      numbers is (x - 2), and the average of the last three numbers is (x + 3). The average of the entire set is 'x'. If the 7th number of the set is 29, then find the value of 'x'.
      A 22 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 26 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 30 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Sum of the numbers of set = 10x Sum of first 6 numbers = 6(x − 2) = 6x − 12 Sum of last 3 numbers = 3(x + 3) = 3x + 9 ATQ, 6x − 12 + 29 + 3x + 9 = 10x 9x + 26 = 10x x = 26

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