The average of 35, 39, 41, 46, 27 and x is 38. What is the value of x?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 40
Average = Sum of total terms/Number of total terms
38 = (35 + 39 + 41 + 46 + 27 + x)/6
228 = 188 + x
x = 228 - 188
x = 40