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Average of 5 numbers is 38. First number is one less than second number. Second number is three less than third number. Third number is four more than fourth number. Fourth number is five less than fifth number. Find the greatest number.

Rahul · Accepted Answer

Total Sum: 38 x 5 = 190
Let 2nd number = x
1st = x - 1
2nd = x
3rd = x + 3
4th = (x + 3) - 4 = x - 1
5th = (x - 1) + 5 = x + 4

(x-1)+x+(x+3)+(x-1)+(x+4)=190
5x+5=190
x=37

Numbers are: 36, 37, 40, 36, 41
Greatest Number: 41

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