average of 5 numbers is 20 , and the sum of 3 of the numbers is 48 , what is the average of the other 2 numbers ?	Choose the correct choice from the following choices.
A) 24 B) 34 C) 29 D) 35 E) 26

Rationale: let the five numbers be a , b , c , d , e . then their average is ( a + b + c + d + e ) / 5 = 20 a + b + c = 48 ( 48 + d + e ) / 5 = 20 48 + d + e = 100 d + e = 52 average = 52 / 2 = 26 ans e
Answer: E