Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Average

Question:

The mean of five numbers is 45. If a sixth number is also included, the mean becomes 48. Find the sixth number.

Options:

73

63

43

53

Correct Answer:

63

Explanation:

Sum of all 5 numbers = 5 × 45 = 225

After adding new number , Sum of all 6 numbers = 6 ×48 = 288

New 6th number = 288 - 225 = 63