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The average of five numbers is 68. Four of them are 54, 88, 64, 72. What is the fifth number?
- 62
- 68
- 67
- 70
Answer
A. 62
Solution
Total = 5 × 68 = 340. Fifth = 340 − 278 = 62.
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