The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 85 and the third number is 125. Find the average of the two numbers? Options: A) 180 B) 288 C) 276 D) 288 E) 212
Let the five numbers be P, Q, R, S and T.   =&gt; P + Q + R + S + T = 655.   (P + Q)/2 = 85 and R = 125   P + Q = 170 and R = 125   P + Q + R = 295   S + T = 655 - (P + Q + R) = 360   Average of the last two numbers = (S + T)/2 = 180.   180nswer: 180
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The sum of five numbers is 655. The average of the first two numbers is 85 and the third number is 125. Find the average of the two numbers?