The average of 5 consecutive odd natural numbers is 37. Previous 5 consecutive odd natural numbers to these 5 odd natural numbers are also included. What will be the average of newly added numbers?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Given:
Average of 5 consecutive odd numbers = 37
In a series of consecutive numbers, the average = the middle number
The 5 consecutive odd numbers:
33, 35, 37, 39, 41
The 5 consecutive odd numbers preceding these:
23, 25, 27, 29, 31
Average of the newly added numbers:
= (23 + 25 + 27 + 29 + 31) / 5
= 135 / 5
= 27
Average of the newly added numbers = 27