The average (arithmetic mean) of 22, 33, and 53 is 8 less than the average of 30, 56, and x. What is x?	Choose the correct choice from the following choices.
A) 42	B) 44	C) 46	D) 48	E) 50
The average of 22, 33, and 53 is  108/3= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 108/3</gadget>
<output>36</output>
36.   The average of 30, 56 and x is 44.   Then 30 + 56 + x= 132.   x = 46.   The answer is 46.
<result>C</result>
The average (arithmetic mean) of 22, 33, and 53 is 8 less than the average of 30, 56, and x. What is x?