Question: The average of seven numbers is 15. The average of first three numbers is 14 and the average of last three numbers is 19. What is the middle number?
Options:
(A) 6
(B) 29
(C) 31
(D) 34
(E) 35 Random thoughts:
The total of seven numbers = 7X15 = 105
The total of first 3 and last 3 numbers is = 3 X 14+3 X 19 = 99
So, the middle number is (105 - 99 ) = 6 The final answer: (A).