Mathematical Puzzles
Medium
2 min
The average of five numbers is 24. Four of the numbers are 18, 22, 25 and 31. What is the fifth number?
Hint
First calculate the required total.
Answer
24.
Explanation
The total of five numbers must be 120. The four known numbers total 96, leaving 24.
Step-by-Step Solution
Required total = 5 × 24 = 120.
Known total = 18 + 22 + 25 + 31 = 96.
Missing number = 120 - 96 = 24.
Known total = 18 + 22 + 25 + 31 = 96.
Missing number = 120 - 96 = 24.