SOLUTION: The average of four numbers is 11. If 6, a fifth number is added to the four numbers what is the average of the five numbers?

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Question 854226: The average of four numbers is 11. If 6, a fifth number is added to the four numbers what is the average of the five numbers?

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
( average of numbers ) = ( sum of numbers ) / ( how many numbers )
Ave(4) = 11
11 = sum / 4
sum = 44
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ave(5) = ( 44 + 6 ) / 5
ave(5) = 50/5
ave(5) = 10

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