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The average of five numbers is 42. Four of them are 26, 49, 34, 43. What is the fifth number?

  1. 42
  2. 58
  3. 63
  4. 38

Answer

B. 58

Solution

Total = 5 × 42 = 210. Fifth = 210 − 152 = 58.

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