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Aptitude · Q277

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 277

Q277

The average of 20 numbers is 12. The average of the first 12 numbers is 11 and that of the next 7 numbers is 10. The last number is ?

A.
40
B.
38
Answer
C.
48
D.
50

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Let the last number = x
According to the question,
⇒ 12 × 11 + 7 × 10 + x = 20 × 12
⇒ 132 + 70 + x = 240
⇒ x = 240 - 202
⇒ x = 38