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    Question : The average of 15 numbers is 53. A number is removed and the average of 14 numbers now becomes 55. Which number was removed?

    Option 1: 26

    Option 2: 23

    Option 3: 25

    Option 4: 24

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    Correct Answer: 25


    Solution : The sum of the original 15 numbers = 15 × 53 = 795
    After removing one number, the sum of the remaining 14 numbers = 14 × 55 = 770
    The number that was removed = 795 – 770 = 25
    Hence, the correct answer is 25.

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