Question

The average of 35, 39, 41, 46, 27 and x is 38. What is the value of x?

• A. 44
• B. 40
• C. 38
• D. 42

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 40

Solution: Formula used: Average = Sum of all quantities/Total number of quantities Calculation: 35 + 39 + 41 + 46 + 27 + x = 6 × 38 ⇒ 188 + x = 228 ⇒ x = 228 – 188 ∴ x = 40