The average of nine consecutive numbers is 45. The largest number among these numbers is:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e 49.
Average = 45
Count = 9 (odd number, so average is the middle number)
Middle number = 45
There are 4 numbers before and 4 after the middle number.
So the largest number = 45 + 4 = 49