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    Question

    5 positive numbers are written on a piece of paper. Sum

    of first 3 numbers is 55 and ratio of the 4th and the 5th number is 2:3. If difference between the 4th and the 5th number is 13, then find the average of all the numbers.
    A 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Given, 4th number:5th number = 2:3 Let, 4th number = 2x 5th number = 3x So, 3x – 2x = 13 Or, x = 13 Required average = {(55 + 13 × 2 + 13 × 3)/5} = (120/5) = 24

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