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Take 6 distinct natural numbers such that the average of the two smallest numbers is 14, and the average of the two largest numbers is
28. Then, the maximum possible value of the average of these six numbers can be how much?
Take 6 distinct natural numbers such that the average of the two smallest numbers is 14, and the average of the two largest numbers is
28. Then, the maximum possible value of the average of these six numbers can be how much?
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To maximize the average under constraints, make the middle numbers as large as possible while satisfying the conditions on the extremes.
Updated On: Mar 30, 2026
- 22.5
- 24.5
- 21.5
- 20
- 23.5
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The Correct Option is B
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