Question

the average of 2 numbers is 32 if the first number is 40then what will be the 2nd number​

Answer 1

(a+b)/2 = 34

Therefore, a+b = 64

a = 40, so 40+ b = 64

Therefore b = 62-40 = 22

Answer 2

24

Let the unknown 2nd number be 'a'

then, 40+a= 32

2

40+a = 64

a = 64-40

= 24