The average of six numbers is 24. If the number 39 is removed, what is the average of the remaining five numbers?
A. 23
B. 20
C. 21
D. 22
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Answer: C. 21
Answer: (C) 21
Sum of six = 6 × 24 = 144. Remaining sum = 144 − 39 = 105, so average = 105 ÷ 5 = 21.
Shortcut: 39 is 15 above the average; spreading that loss over 5 numbers lowers the average by 3, so 24 − 3 = 21.
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· 27 Oct 2026
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