The average temperature on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday was 20°. The average temperature on Thursday, Friday and Saturday was 24°. If the temperature on Saturday was 27°, what was the temperature on Wednesday?

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Q. The average temperature on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday was 20°. The average temperature on Thursday, Friday and Saturday was 24°. If the temperature on Saturday was 27°, what was the temperature on Wednesday?

(A) 24°

(B) 21°

(D) 30°

Correct Answer - Option(D)

Explanation by: Ruchi Sharma

Total temperature on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday was 25 × 3 = 75°
Total temperature on Thursday, Friday and Saturday was 24 × 3 = 72°
Hence, difference between the temperature on Wednesday and Saturday = 3°
If Saturday temperature =27°, then
Wednesday's temperature = 27 + 3 = 30°

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