The average of three numbers is 40. The first is 1.5 times the second and the second is 2 times the third. What is the third number?

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Let third = x, second = 2x, first = 1.5×2x = 3x. Sum = 3x + 2x + x = 6x = 120. x = 20? Wait recal: 6x=120, x=20. But option wrong? Adjust question valid: average 40, sum 120, yes x=20. But to fit, use this.

The average of three numbers is 40. The first is 1.5 times the second and the second is 2 times the third. What is the third number? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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