The average number of pages of nine book is 400. If the average number of pages of the first five books is 430 and that of last five books is 380, then what is the number of pages of the fifth book? |
430 440 420 450 |
450 |
Sum of pages of 9 books = 9 × 400 = 3600 Sum of pages of first 5 books = 5 × 430 = 2150 Sum of pages of last 5 books = 5 × 380 = 1900 Pages in 5th book = ( 2150 + 1900 ) - 3600 = 450 |