Q.If the combined average of the numbers 7, \(x - 3\), 10, \(x + 3\), and \(x - 5\) is 15, then the median is _____. (a) 16 (b) 10 (c) 18 (d) 24
Answer: A
According to the question,
\(\cfrac{7 + x - 3 + 10 + x + 3 + x - 5}{5} = 15\)
Or, \(3x + 12 = 75\)
Or, \(3x = 75 - 12 = 63\)
Or, \(x = 21\)

\(\therefore\) The numbers are 7, \(21 - 3\), 10, \(21 + 3\), \(21 - 5\)
= 7, 18, 10, 24, 16
Arranging in ascending order, we get 7, 10, 16, 18, 24
\(\therefore\) The median = 16
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