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The average of 6 number is 4 - it implies that the sum of these 6 numbers is 6*4 = 24.
Take off the number "2", and the sum of the rest 5 numbers is 24-2 = 22.
To find their average, divide their sum by 5: = 4.4.
It is your
answer: The average of the other 5 numbers is 4.4.
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