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The AM of 9 terms is 15. If one more term is added to this series, then the AM becomes 16. The value of the added term is

A)  30                         

B)         27

C)  25                         

D)         23

E)  20

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

Given, AM of 9 terms = 15                                             ...(i) and AM of 10 terms = 16                                                     [from Eq. (i)]           So, the added terms is 25.