Give a quick stream of consciousness before answering the following question. The average of seven numbers is 26. The average of first three numbers is 14 and the average of last three numbers is 19. What is the middle number?\nOptions:\n(A) 25\n(B) 83\n(C) 29\n(D) 32\n(E) 34
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The total of seven numbers = 7X26 = 182\nThe total of first 3 and last 3 numbers is = 3 X 14+3 X 19 = 99\nSo, the middle number is (182 - 99 ) = 83
The answer: (B).
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