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The average (arithmetic mean) of a, b, and 17 is 11.
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The average (arithmetic mean) of a, b, and 17 is 11.
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
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
The average of a and b |
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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
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Re: The average (arithmetic mean) of a, b, and 17 is 11.
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10 Sep 2020, 06:51
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(a+b+17)\3= 11
a+b+17=33
a+b=16
consider a=b=8
mean =8
if a>b 9+7=16
mean =8
for every case where sum is 16 mean is 8
ans:b
a+b+17=33
a+b=16
consider a=b=8
mean =8
if a>b 9+7=16
mean =8
for every case where sum is 16 mean is 8
ans:b
