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    Question

    The average of 8 numbers is 21. If one of the numbers is

    removed, the average of the remaining 7 numbers becomes 20. What is the value of the number that was removed?
    A 22 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Sum of 8 numbers = 8 × 21 = 168 Sum of remaining 7 numbers = 7 × 20 = 140 Removed number = 168 − 140 = 28 

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