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The average of 27 numbers is 12. Average of first 13 number is 11 and average of last 13 numbers is 13. Find the 14th number.1. 112. 133. 124. 10 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 12 Given: Average of 27 numbers = 12 Average of first 13 numbers = 11 Average of last 13 numbers = 13 Formula used: Sum of observations = average × Number of observations Calculation: Sum of 27 numbers = 12 × 27 ⇒ 324 Sum of first 13 numbers = 11 × 13 ⇒ 143 Sum of last 13 numbers = 13 × 13 ⇒ 169 Total sum of first 13 numbers and last 13 numbers = (143 + 169) ⇒ 312 Now, 14th number = (324 – 312) ⇒ 12 ∴ The 14th number is 12 |
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