SOLUTION: Please help me solve this! The average of 3 numbers is 25. two of the numbers are 15 and 40. what is the third number?

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The average of 3 numbers is 25. two of the numbers are 15 and 40. what is the third number?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Let x represent the third number
Question states***

55 + x = 75
x = 20
CHECKING our answer***
75/3 = 25
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