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jmc

number theory junior

Problem

Which of the following sets of whole numbers has the largest average?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
From to there are (see floor function) multiples of , and their average is Similarly, we can find that the average of the multiples of between and is , the average of the multiples of is , the average of the multiples of is , and the average of the multiples of is , so the one with the largest average is
Final answer
D