The average of 10 consecutive integers is 11. Then, 9 is deducted from the first consecutive number, 8 is deducted from the second, 7 is deducted form the third, and so on until the last number which remains unchanged. What is the new average?
Choices.
A) 5	B) 5.5	C) 6	D) 6.5	E) 7

Rationale: "the total subtracted is ( 9 + 8 + . . . + 1 ) = ( 9 * 10 ) / 2 = 45 on average , each number will be reduced by 45 / 10 = 4.5 therefore , the overall average will be reduced by 4.5 the answer is d ."
Answer: D