The average of 10 numbers is calculated as 16. It is discovered later on that while calculating the average, the number 45 was incorrectly read as 25, and this incorrect number was used in the calculation. What is the correct average? Options
A) 17  B) 18  C) 22  D) 26  E) 36
The total sum of the numbers should be increased by 20.   Then the average will increase by  20/10= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 20/10</gadget>
<output>2</output>
2.   The correct average is 18.   The answer is 18.
<result>B</result>
The average of 10 numbers is calculated as 16. It is discovered later on that while calculating the average, the number 45 was incorrectly read as 25, and this incorrect number was used in the calculation. What is the correct average?