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Solution:
Let S be the sum of the 21 different numbers.
Then (S - n) / 20 is the average of the other 20 numbers in the list.
Hence,

n = 4 ((S - n) / 20) = (S - n) / 5.

Solving for n:

5n + n = S
6n = S
n = S / 6.

Therefore, n is 1 / 6 of the sum (S) of the 21 numbers in the list. ANS: B) 1/6

by Alv

Sun Sep 03, 2017 12:32 am
Forum: Problem Solving
Topic: A certain list consists of 21 different numbers
Replies: 5
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