Question

if the average of 13,15and a is 16. then a is

Answer 1

To find out the average of three numbers, you have to add the numbers and divide it by no of terms.

(13+15+A)/3 = 16 = 28+A = 48; A = 48-28 = 20.

The value of a is 20.

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