Multiple choice

The average of 5 quantities is 6. The average of 3 of them is 8. What is the average of remaining two numbers?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 5

  4. 6

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sum of all 5 quantities = 5 × 6 = 30. Sum of 3 quantities = 3 × 8 = 24. Sum of remaining 2 quantities = 30 - 24 = 6. Average of remaining 2 = 6 ÷ 2 = 3.