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      Question

      The average of 5 numbers is 28. The average of the first

      3 numbers is 25 and the average of the last 3 numbers is 31. Find the third number.
      A 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 26 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the numbers be a, b, c, d, e. Total sum = 5 Γ— 28 = 140 a + b + c = 3 Γ— 25 = 75 c + d + e = 3 Γ— 31 = 93 Also, a + b + c + d + e = 140 β‡’ (a + b + c) + (d + e) = 140 β‡’ 75 + (d + e) = 140 β‡’ d + e = 65 Now, c + d + e = 93 β‡’ c + 65 = 93 β‡’ c = 28 Answer: 28

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