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The mean and median of integers x, y, z and t are 5 and z...

Further Mathematics
WAEC 2006

The mean and median of integers x, y, z and t are 5 and z respectively. If x < y < z < t and y = 4, find (x + t).

  • A. 12
  • B. 11
  • C. 10
  • D. 8
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Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

\(Mean : \frac{x + 4 + z + t}{4} = 5 \implies x + 4 + z + t = 20\)

\(\implies x + z + t = 16 ... (1)\)

\(Median : \frac{4 + z}{2} = z \implies 4 + z = 2z\)

\(4 = z\)

From 1, 

\(\implies x + 4 + t = 16 \)

\(x + t = 12\)


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