Q. Let a,b,c,e be positive integer whose average is 20. Suppose the average of a,b,c,e is 26.What is the value of c?
Calculate Total Sum: First, calculate the total sum of a, b, c, and e when the average is 20.Sum = Average ∗ Number of termsSum = \(20 ∗4 = 80\)
Calculate New Total Sum: Now, calculate the new total sum when the average is increased to 26. New Sum = New Average ∗ Number of terms New Sum =26∗4=104
Find Difference for Increase: Find the difference between the new sum and the original sum to determine the increase.Increase = New Sum - Original SumIncrease = 104−80=24
Remainder of a, b, and e: Since the average of a, b, and e remains 20, their total sum remains the same.Sum of a, b, and e = b0
Find Value of c: Subtract the sum of a, b, and e from the new total sum to find the value of c.c=New Sum−Sum of a,b, and ec=104−60=44