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| − | In order to get the smallest possible average, we want the 4 even numbers to be as small as possible. The first 4 positive even numbers are 2, 4, 6 | + | In order to get the smallest possible average, we want the 4 even numbers to be as small as possible. The first 4 positive even numbers are 0, 2, 4, and 6. Their average is <math>\frac{0+2+4+6}{4}=\boxed{\text{(B)}\ 4}</math>. |
| + | (0 is not a positive number according to the definition. So the answer is wrong. The correct answer is (C)5) | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | {{AMC8 box|year=2002|num-b=2|num-a=4}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 20 October 2024
Problem
What is the smallest possible average of four distinct positive even integers?
Solution
In order to get the smallest possible average, we want the 4 even numbers to be as small as possible. The first 4 positive even numbers are 0, 2, 4, and 6. Their average is 
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(0 is not a positive number according to the definition. So the answer is wrong. The correct answer is (C)5)
See Also
| 2002 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 2 |
Followed by Problem 4 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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