SOLUTION: the average of eight number is 56.three of the numbers are 49, 57 & 72.what are the average of the other five numbers?

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Question 770966: the average of eight number is 56.three of the numbers are 49, 57 & 72.what are the average of the other five numbers?
Answer by Cromlix(4381)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Average of 8 numbers is 56
Total = 56 * 8
= 248
The total of 49,57 and 72 = 178
248 - 178 = 70
70/5 = 14
This is the average of the other 5 numbers.
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