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algebra intermediate
Problem
If is a nonzero integer and is a positive number such that , what is the median of the set ?
Solution
Because for all , it follows that . If , then , so cannot be an integer. Therefore , so and . Thus , and the median of the set is .
Note that the conditions of the problem can be met with and .
Note that the conditions of the problem can be met with and .
Final answer
b