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The average of 12 numbers is 35. If four numbers 20, 27, 15 and 29 are removed, then what will be the average of the remaining numbers?

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The average of 12 numbers is 35. If four numbers 20, 27, 15 and 29 are removed, then what will be the average of the remaining numbers?
  • A41.125
  • B49.5
  • C52.5
  • D38.375
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Sum of 12 numbers = 12 × 35 = 420

Remaining average = [420 - (20 + 27 + 15 + 29)]/8 = 41.125

∴ Average of the remaining 8 numbers is 41.125