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First we average <math>15,20,25,40</math> to get <math>25</math>. Thus, <math>40 - 25 = \boxed{\textbf{(C) }15.}</math>. ~~Spaced_Out
 
First we average <math>15,20,25,40</math> to get <math>25</math>. Thus, <math>40 - 25 = \boxed{\textbf{(C) }15.}</math>. ~~Spaced_Out
  
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Problem 2

Four friends do yardwork for their neighbors over the weekend, earning $$15, $20, $25,$ and $$40,$ respectively. They decide to split their earnings equally among themselves. In total how much will the friend who earned $$40$ give to the others?

$\textbf{(A) }$5 \qquad \textbf{(B) }$10 \qquad \textbf{(C) }$15 \qquad \textbf{(D) }$20 \qquad \textbf{(E) }$25$

Solution

First we average $15,20,25,40$ to get $25$. Thus, $40 - 25 = \boxed{\textbf{(C) }15.}$. ~~Spaced_Out

See also

2020 AMC 8 (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 1
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Problem 3
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