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| − | + | The three biggest distinct positive integers that are <math>100</math> or less are <math>100</math>, <math>98</math>, and <math>96</math>. Thus, our answer is <math>\frac{100+98+96}{3} = \boxed{98}</math>. | |
Revision as of 21:00, 10 July 2021
Problem
Three distinct even positive integers are chosen between 
and 
inclusive. What is the largest possible average of these three integers?
Solution
The three biggest distinct positive integers that are 
or less are , 
, and 
. Thus, our answer is 
.
