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    The average of 7 numbers is 45. If each number is decreased by 5, what will the new average be?
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    The average of 7 numbers is 45. If each number is decreased by 5, what will the new average be?

    A.

    40

    B.

    45

    C.

    7

    D.

    35

    Correct option is A

    Given:

    The average of 7 numbers is 45.

    Each number is decreased by 5.

    Formula Used:

    New average = Original average - Decrease per number

    Solution:

    The original average is 45.

    Each number is decreased by 5, so the new average will be:

    New average = 45 - 5 = 40

    Thus, the new average will be 40.

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