Question

    5 positive numbers are written on a piece of paper. Sum of first 3 numbers is 30 and ratio of the 4th and the 5th number is 2:3. If difference between the 4th and the 5th number is 16, then find the average of all the numbers.

    A 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 22 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 28 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Given, 4th number:5th number = 2:3 Let, 4th number = 2x 5th number = 3x So, 3x – 2x = 16 Or, x = 16 Required average = {(30 + 16 × 2 + 16 × 3)/5} = (110/5) = 22

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