The average of five positive integers is less than 20. What is the smallest possible median of this set?
(A) 19
(B) 10
(C) 4
(D) 3
(E) 1
OA E
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The average of five positive integers is less than 20. What is the smallest possible median of this set?
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Note that the question does not mention that the five positive integers are district. Say the five positive integers are 1, each; thus, median = 1, and the average = 1 < 20.BTGmoderatorDC wrote: ↑Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:26 pmThe average of five positive integers is less than 20. What is the smallest possible median of this set?
(A) 19
(B) 10
(C) 4
(D) 3
(E) 1
OA E
Source: Magoosh
Correct answer: E
Hope this helps!
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