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A set contains twelve numbers. The average of the first eight numbers is (y - 3), and the average of the last three numbers is (y + 5). The average of the entire set is 'y'. If the 9th number of the set is 45, then find the value of 'y'.

A 42

B 38

C 40

D 44

E 36

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