Answer
$12$
Work Step by Step
1. Given $f(x)=x^3-5x^2+27$, we have $f(-3)=(-3)^3-5(-3)^2+27=-45$ and $f(2)=(2)^3-5(2)^2+27=15$
2. The average rate of change is $\frac{f(2)-f(-3)}{2+3}=\frac{15+45}{5}=12$
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