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Set S has a range

by metallicafan » Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:05 am
Set S has a range of p and the largest number in set S is v. Set T has a range of q and the largest number in set T and the largest number in set T is w. Is the smallest number in set S
greater than the smallest number in set T?

(1) p < q
(2) The median of set S is less than the median of set T, and the average (arithmetic mean) of set S is greater than the mean of set T.

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by bryan88 » Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:52 am
Lets assume smallest number in set S and T is a and b respectively.

S= {a,........v} Range =p
T= {b.........w} Range=q

v-a=p
w-b=q

We need to compare a and b, so from above we need to compare (v-p) and (w-q).
St 1- Gives us no information on v and w
St 2- Doesn't help us either.
Combining wont give us anymore info

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