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Mean/Median DS problem

by Auzbee » Mon Dec 31, 2007 1:52 am
What is the median value of the set R, if for every term in the set, Rn = Rn–1 + 3?

(1) The first term of set R is 15.

(2) The mean of set R is 36.
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by sujaysolanki » Mon Dec 31, 2007 7:17 am
Evenly distributed terms have mean = median

Like say 1 2 3 4

Mean = 2.5
Median = 2.5


So in this case also 30 33 36 39 etc mean = median .. Hence B

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by Auzbee » Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:48 pm
That's the right answer.
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