SOLUTION: The average of 25 numbers is 18. The average of first 12 numbers is 14 while that of last 12 is 17. What is the thirteenth number? Options - 78 - 87 - 92 - None of these

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Question 980651: The average of 25 numbers is 18. The average of first 12 numbers is 14 while that of last 12 is 17. What is the thirteenth number?
Options
- 78
- 87
- 92
- None of these

Answer by josgarithmetic(39629) About Me  (Show Source):
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12*14+12*17, is twenty four numbers. Your question asks for a number as if it were arranged between these two groups of twelve.

The missing number is v.

%2812%2A14%2Bv%2B12%2A17%29%2F25=18