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counting and probability junior
Problem
There are several sets of three different numbers whose sum is which can be chosen from . How many of these sets contain a ?
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Let the three-element set be and suppose that . We need and . This gives us four solutions, so there are sets with a also with the desired properties .
Final answer
B