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  1. The average of first three numbers is double of the fourth number. If the average of all the four numbers is 12, find the 4th number.
    1. 16
    2. 48/7
    3. 20
    4. 18/7
Correct Option: B

Given , The average of first three numbers is double of the fourth number .

a + b + c
= 2d
3

⇒ a + b + c = 6d ...(i)
According to question ,
Also,
a + b + c + d
= 12
4

⇒ a + b + c + d = 48
⇒ 6d + d = 48 { From (i) }
⇒ 7d = 48
⇒ d =
48
7



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