SOLUTION: the average of five numbers is 25. When a fifth one is added to the mix the average is 24. What is the value of the fifth number?

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Question 978067: the average of five numbers is 25. When a fifth one is added to the mix the average is 24. What is the value of the fifth number?
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the average of five numbers is 25. When a fifth one is added to the mix the average is 24. What is the value of the fifth number?
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5*25 = 125
5*25 + n = 6*24 = 144
n = 19

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