The average (arithmetic mean) of six numbers is 8. If 3 is subtracted from each of four of the numbers, what is the new average?
Pick one.
A) 6
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
E) 4.5
Sum of 6 numbers = 6*8= 
<gadget id="calculator">6*8</gadget>
<output>48</output>
48   If 3 is subtracted from each of four of the numbers , we subtract  3*4= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 3*4</gadget>
<output>12</output>
12 from the total sum   Sum of 6 number after subtracting 3 from each of four of the numbers= 48 - 12= 
<gadget id="calculator">48 - 12</gadget>
<output>36</output>
36   New average= 36/6= 
<gadget id="calculator">36/6</gadget>
<output>6</output>
6   6nswer 6
<result>A</result>
The average (arithmetic mean) of six numbers is 8. If 3 is subtracted from each of four of the numbers, what is the new average?