Question: The average of 12 numbers is 60. If the highest number is removed, the average of the remaining numbers is 58. What is the highest number?
Options:
Correct Answer: 70
Solution:
Total of 12 numbers = 12 * 60 = 720. Total of 11 numbers = 11 * 58 = 638. Highest number = 720 - 638 = 82.