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The table below shows the total number of volleyballs, bats, and footballs sold on five different days. It also shows the ratio of bats to footballs and the difference between bats and footballs. Days | Total sold | Bats:Footballs | Difference between bats and footballs Monday | 140 | 5:1 | 60 Tuesday | 129 | 2:1 | 38 Wednesday | 100 | 1:3 | 40 Thursday | 140 | 3:2 | 20 Friday | 130 | 1:1 | 0 Note: The total number of volleyballs sold on Monday is equal to the total number of footballs sold on Friday. Find the average number of bats sold on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

  1. 24
  2. 57
  3. 16
  4. 90

Correct answer: 57

Solution

For Monday, bats:footballs = 5:1 and difference = 60, so 4 parts = 60, hence bats = 75. For Tuesday, 2:1 with difference 38 gives bats = 76; for Wednesday, 1:3 with difference 40 gives bats = 20. The average is \((75+76+20)/3 = 57\).

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