The average of 10 numbers is calculated as 16. It is discovered later on that while calculating the average, the number 35 was incorrectly read as 25, and this incorrect number was used in the calculation. What is the correct average?  Choose the correct choice from the following:
A) 16 B) 17 C) 19 D) 22 E) 26
The total sum of the numbers should be increased by 10.   Then the average will increase by  10/10= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 10/10</gadget>
<output>1</output>
1.   The correct average is 17.   The answer is 17.
<result>B</result>
The average of 10 numbers is calculated as 16. It is discovered later on that while calculating the average, the number 35 was incorrectly read as 25, and this incorrect number was used in the calculation. What is the correct average?