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The average of twelve numbers is 45.5. The average of the first four numbers is 41.5 and that of the next five numbers is 48. The 10th number is 4 more than the 11th number and 9 more than the 12th number. What is the average of the 10th and 12th numbers? |
47 46 47.8 46.5 |
46.5 |
Sum of all 12 numbers= 12 x 45.5 = 546 Sum of first four numbers = 41.5 x 4 = 166 Sum of next Five numbers = 48 x 5 = 240 Sum 8th, 9th & 10th number = 140 Lets assume 10th number is x then 11th & 12th numbers are x - 4 & x - 9 So, 3x - 13 = 140 x = 51 Accordingly, 10th & 12th numbers are 51 and 42 Avg. = 46.5 |