The average (arithmetic mean) of five numbers is 5. If 2 is subtracted from each of three of the numbers, what is the new average?	Choices.
A) 3.8	B) 8.9	C) 4.5	D) 7.5	E) 2.9
Sum of 5 numbers = 5*5= 
<gadget id="calculator">5*5</gadget>
<output>25</output>
25   If 2 is subtracted from each of three of the numbers , we subtract  2*3= 
<gadget id="calculator"> 2*3</gadget>
<output>6</output>
6 from the total sum   Sum of 5 number after subtracting 2 from each of three of the numbers=25-6= 
<gadget id="calculator">25-6</gadget>
<output>19</output>
19   New average= 19/5= 
<gadget id="calculator">19/5</gadget>
<output>19/5 = around 3.8</output>
3.8   3.8nswer 3.8
<result>A</result>
The average (arithmetic mean) of five numbers is 5. If 2 is subtracted from each of three of the numbers, what is the new average?