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  • Numerical Ability - Average
Question

The average of five positive numbers is 213. The average of the first two numbers is 233·5 and the average of last two numbers is 271. What is the third number ?

  • A) 64
  • B) 56
  • C) 106
  • D) Cannot be determined
  • E) None of these
Solution

Answer (2): 56

Explanation:

The sum of the five numbers = 5 × 213 =1065

The sum of the first two numbers = 2 × 233.5 = 467

The sum of the last two numbers = 542

Then the sum of the four numbers = 467 + 542 =1009

So, the third number will be = 1065 – 1009 = 56

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