SOLUTION: The average of s and t is 12, and the average of s and t and u is 15. What is the value of u?

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Question 259964: The average of s and t is 12, and the average of s and t and u is 15. What is the value of u?

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(s+t)/2 = 12 ----------1
(s+t+u)/3 = 15 -------- 2
s+t= 12*2=24 from equation 1
substitute the vale of s+t in equation 2
(24+u) / 3 = 15
24+u = 15*3=45
u=45-24
u=21

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