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# The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more

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The Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 13th Edition - Quantitative Questions Project

The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more than the average of 20, 40, and

(A) 15
(B) 25
(C) 35
(D) 45
(E) 55

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The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more than the average of 20, 40, and

(A) 15
(B) 25
(C) 35
(D) 45
(E) 55

The average of 10, 30, and 50 is $$\frac{10+30+50}{3}=30$$.

The average of 20, 40 and x must be 30-5=25, so the sum of these 3 numbers must be 3*25=75 --> 20+40+x=75 --> x=15.

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The average of 10 30 50 is $$\frac{A = 10+30+50}{3}$$ $$= 30$$
The second Average must be 5 less : 25. Using common sense or back solve we can obtain the solution.

Starting with A because we need a small value in the difference.

So,$$\frac{A = 20+40+15}{3}$$ $$= 25$$

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The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more than the average of 20, 40, and
(A) 15
(B) 25
(C) 35
(D) 45
(E) 55

Average of 10,30,50 = 30
Average of 20,40 & x = 25
so 60 + x = 75----> x = 15
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Since 10, 30 and 50 are numbers in equally spaced sets, average is 30

Now 30 is 5 greater than 25 ....Thus average of 20, 40 and (x) is 25 ......This implies, sum of 3 numbers should be 75 to make the average = 25

Thus, answer is 15 = 75 - 20 - 40

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10 Sep 2014, 19:08
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The Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 13th Edition - Quantitative Questions Project

The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more than the average of 20, 40, and

(A) 15
(B) 25
(C) 35
(D) 45
(E) 55

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10+30+50 = 90

90/3=30.

so mean of 20+40+x should be 25...

25*3=75(total),

60+x=75

x=15.

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The Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 13th Edition - Quantitative Questions Project

The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more than the average of 20, 40, and

(A) 15
(B) 25
(C) 35
(D) 45
(E) 55

Algebraic Method (Forming single equation for result)

$$\frac{10 + 30 + 50}{3} = \frac{20 + 40 + x}{3} + 5$$

x = 15

Shortcut (By observation) Method

10, 30, 50 are equally spaced; so average = 30

For the other set, required average would be 30 - 5 = 25

It means total = 75

Required number = 75 - (20+40) = 15
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30 May 2016, 05:24
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The Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 13th Edition - Quantitative Questions Project

The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more than the average of 20, 40, and

(A) 15
(B) 25
(C) 35
(D) 45
(E) 55

Let’s first determine the average of 10, 30, and 50, using the average formula.

average = sum/quantity

average = (10+30+50)/3

average = 90/3

average = 30

We can now rephrase the question to ask: "30 is 5 more than the average of 20, 40, and what value?" Let’s label the missing value as n and create an equation.

30 = (20+40+n)/3 + 5

25 = (20+40+n)/3

75 = 60 + n

15 = n

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[quote="Bunuel"]The Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 13th Edition - Quantitative Questions Project

The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more than the average of 20, 40, and

(A) 15
(B) 25
(C) 35
(D) 45
(E) 55
/quote]

avg of (10, 30, 50) = (10+30+50)/ 3 = 30.

Avg of next set = 25.

There are 3 nos. So sum of those 3 nos. = 25 * 3 = 75.
Third number = 75 - 20-40 = 15

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Re: The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more [#permalink]

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17 Dec 2016, 17:30
Here is my solution to this one =>

Mean(1) = 30 (Notice that it is an AP series so the median will be the mean)

Mean(2)=$$\frac{60+x}{3}$$

As per question
$$30=\frac{60+x}{3} +5$$
Hence x=15
Hence A

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28 Dec 2016, 17:42
$$a1 : \frac{90}{3} = 30$$
a2: $$25 = \frac{60 + x}{3}$$
x = 15
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The Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 13th Edition - Quantitative Questions Project

The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more than the average of 20, 40, and

(A) 15
(B) 25
(C) 35
(D) 45
(E) 55

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(10+30+50)/3 - (20+40+x)/3= 5
30-(60+x)/3=5
x=90-75=15

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The Official Guide for GMAT® Review, 13th Edition - Quantitative Questions Project

The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more than the average of 20, 40, and

(A) 15
(B) 25
(C) 35
(D) 45
(E) 55

Let x = the missing (required number)
Average of 10, 30, and 50 = (10 + 30 + 50)/3 = 90/3 = 30
Average of 20, 40, and x = (20 + 40 + x)/3 = (60 + x)/3

The average (arithmetic mean) of 10, 30, and 50 is 5 more than the average of 20, 40, and
So, 30 = (60 + x)/3 + 5
Subtract 5 from both sides to get: 25 = (60 + x)/3
Multiply both sides by 3 to get: 75 = 60 + x
Solve: x = 15

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