The average of x and y is 30. The average of x, y, and z is 40. What is the average of x, y, and 2z?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 60.
Average of x and y = 30
⇒ = 30
⇒ x + y = 60
Average of x, y, z = 40
⇒ = 40
⇒ x + y + z = 120
⇒ 60 + z = 120
⇒ z = 60
Now, average of x, y, 2z:
⇒ = = = 60