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Post-UTME Mathematics 2019 Objective — Question 42

Question 42 of 50 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2019 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The mean of twelve positive numbers is 3. When another number is added, the mean becomes 5. Find the thirteenth number

  • A. 29Correct
  • B. 26
  • C. 25
  • D. 24

Explanation

Sum of 12 numbers = 36; sum of 13 numbers = 65; 13th number = 65-36 = 29.

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