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    Question

    Average of 8 numbers is 70. If average of first four and

    last two numbers is 90 and 50, respectively then find the fifth number given that ratio of fifth and sixth number is 3:2, respectively.
    A 50 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 40 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 60 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 66 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let fifth and sixth numbers be ‘3x’ and ‘2x’, respectively. So, 3x + 2x = 70 × 8 – 90 × 3 – 50 × 2 = 100 Or, 5x = 100 Or, x = 20 So, fifth number = 20 × 3 = 60

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