If the average of three different positive integers is 5, what is the
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17 Dec 2021, 08:19
Let the 3 nos be x,y and z resp.
Given avg. of the three nos is 5 OR (x+y+z)/3 = 5 => x+y+z = 15
To obtain the maximum product of these nos, we first give equal numbers to x, y and z.
so x=5, y=5, z=5. For all other cases, product is smaller.
E.g. x=1, y=2, z=12, x*y*z = 24, and so on for other cases
Now we are told that x,y and z are distinct positive integers. So the numbers assigned to these variables will be different but all three would be fairly close to 5.
With that knowledge, we can safely assume that x*y*z must be near to 125.
Checking the options, only D stands out. (120 closer to 125)