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BECE Mathematics 2025 Objective — Question 113

Question 113 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The average of the numbers 12, 40, x, 60 and 20 is 36. Find the value of x.

  • A. 28
  • B. 33
  • C. 36
  • D. 48Correct

Explanation

Sum = 36 × 5 = 180; 12+40+60+20 = 132; x = 180 − 132 = 48.

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