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Question : There are two numbers such that the first number is four times the second number. If their average is 65, then what is the second number?

Option 1: 26

Option 2: 14

Option 3: 24

Option 4: 28


Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: 26


Solution : Let $x$ be the second number.
then first number = $4x$
Average of two numbers = $\frac{x+4x}{2}$
⇒ 65 = $\frac{5x}{2}$
⇒ $x$ = $\frac{130}{5}$
= 26
Hence, the correct answer is 26.

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