The average of five numbers is 41. The average of first two numbers is 32 and the average of last two numbers is 38. What is the middle number?\nOptions:\n(A) 59\n(B) 64\n(C) 61\n(D) 72\n(E) 65 OK. Let's think. Some random thoughts first:
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The total of five numbers = 5X41 = 205\nThe total of first 2 and last 2 numbers is = 2 X 32+2 X 38 = 140\nSo, the middle number is (205 - 140 ) = 65 The answer: (E).
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