Question
The average of 6 numbers is 25. If one of the numbers is
30, what is the average of the remaining 5 numbers?Solution
Sum of 6 numbers = 25 × 6 = 150 Sum of remaining 5 numbers = 150 – 30 = 120 Average of remaining 5 numbers = 120 ÷ 5 = 24
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