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The average of five numbers is 45. Four of them are 37, 54, 40, 52. What is the fifth number?

  1. 45
  2. 42
  3. 47
  4. 46

Answer

B. 42

Solution

Total = 5 × 45 = 225. Fifth = 225 − 183 = 42.

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