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The average of five numbers is 47. Four of them are 29, 58, 39, 48. What is the fifth number?

  1. 47
  2. 66
  3. 44
  4. 61

Answer

D. 61

Solution

Total = 5 × 47 = 235. Fifth = 235 − 174 = 61.

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