The average of twelve numbers is 80 . The average of the first four numbers is 80 and that of the next five numbers is 74. The 10th number is two times the 12th number and the 11th number is 10 less than the 12th number. What is the average of the 11th and 12th number? |
55 45 76 65 |
65 |
Total = 12 × 80 = 960 Sum of First 4 numbers = 4 × 80 = 320 Sum of First 5 numbers = 5 × 74 = 370 Sum of remaining numbers are = 960 - 320 - 370 = 270 10th : 11th : 12th 2x x - 10 x By adding all , 4x - 10 = 270 4x = 280 x = 70 11th number = 60 12th no. = 70 ⇒ Avg. of 11th and 12th = \(\frac{70 + 60}{2}\) = 65 |