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Of 5 numbers with an average of 40, one is excluded and the average of the remaining numbers becomes 35. Find the excluded number.

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  • A50
  • B55
  • C60
  • D45

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Sum of 5 numbers = 200; sum of remaining . Excluded number = 200 − 140 = 60.
Answer: C) 60

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