the average of the 5 numbers is 6.8 . if one of the numbers is multiplied by 3 , the average of the numbers increases to 9.2 . which of the 5 numbers is multiplied by 3 ?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 1.5
B) 3.0
C) 3.9
D) 4.0
E) 6.0

Rationale: initial avg is 6.8 so the summation of the nos is 6.8 * 5 = 34 now the new avg is 9.2 so summation will be 9.2 * 5 = 46 . so change in summation is 12 . this comes when a number is multiplied by 3 . in the original sum we already have that number added once . to bring additional 12 increment by multiplying by 3 , we get a total increase of 18 . thus , 6 is multiplied by 3 . answer : e
Answer: E