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The average of five numbers is 35. Four of them are 25, 50, 31, 45. What is the fifth number?
- 35
- 29
- 38
- 24
Answer
D. 24
Solution
Total = 5 × 35 = 175. Fifth = 175 − 151 = 24.
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