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Average of three numbers is 40. If average of two of them is 38, find the third number.
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Average of three numbers is 40. If average of two of them is 38, find the third number.

A.

38

B.

40

C.

42

D.

44

Correct option is D


Let's represent the three numbers as x, y, and z.
According to question,

x + y + z = 3 x 40 (Sum of all three numbers)
x + y = 2 x 38 (Sum of two numbers)
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We can rewrite the first equation as:
z = 3 x 40 - (x + y)
Now, we can substitute the second equation into the first equation to eliminate x and y:
z = 3 x 40 - (2 x 38)
Solving for z:
z = 44

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