Question

The average of 23, 27, 29, 36, 47 and x is 35. What is the value of x?

• A. 45
• B. 52
• C. 48
• D. 39

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 48

Solution: FORMULA USED: Average = Sum of all numbers/number of terms CALCULATION: 35 = (23 + 27 + 29 + 36 + 47 + x)/6 ⇒ 162 + x = 210 ⇒ x = 210 -162 ∴ x = 48