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A set of 51 different integers has a median of 30 and a range of 60. What is the value of the least possible integer in this set?

a) -10
b) -6
c) -5
d) 5
e) 10

Answer: C

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Gmat_mission wrote:
Sun Jan 24, 2021 2:35 pm
A set of 51 different integers has a median of 30 and a range of 60. What is the value of the least possible integer in this set?

a) -10
b) -6
c) -5
d) 5
e) 10

Answer: C

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Solution:

Since 30 is the median of the 51 distinct integers, there must be 25 integers greater than 30 and another 25 integers less than 30. Thus, the smallest possible value of the largest integer is 30 + 25 = 55. Since the range is 60, the least possible integer is 55 - 60 = -5.

Answer: C

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