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Average (arithmetic mean) of integers from -50 to -1
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Quantity A |
Quantity B |
Average (arithmetic mean) of integers from -50 to -1 inclusive |
Average (arithmetic mean) of integers from -50 to 0 inclusive |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Originally posted by HarveyKlaus on 08 May 2017, 05:48.
Last edited by Carcass on 14 Jun 2026, 09:08, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Carcass on 14 Jun 2026, 09:08, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Average (arithmetic mean) of integers from -50 to -1
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10 May 2017, 06:18
10 May 2017, 06:18
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HarveyKlaus wrote:
Compare Quantities
Quantity A
Average (arithmetic mean) of integers from -50 to -1 inclusive.
Quantity B
Average (arithmetic mean) of integers from -50 to 0 inclusive.
Quantity A
Average (arithmetic mean) of integers from -50 to -1 inclusive.
Quantity B
Average (arithmetic mean) of integers from -50 to 0 inclusive.
When the numbers in a set are EQUALLY SPACED, then the average = (smallest # + biggest #)/2
So, we get:
Quantity A: (-50 + -1)/2 = -51/2 = -25.5
Quantity B: (-50 + 0)/2 = -50/2 = -25
-25 is greater than -25.5
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Cheers,
Brent
Re: Average (arithmetic mean) of integers from -50 to -1
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14 Jun 2026, 09:08
14 Jun 2026, 09:08
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