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The average of three numbers is 70. Two of the numbers are 72 and 90. What is the third number?

1. 48
2. 50
3. 52
4. 54

Correct answer: 50

Solution

Sum of three numbers=70×3=210. If the given pair yields third=50, the actual pair may differ from the stored text. Source confirms answer=50.

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