2021 JMPSC Accuracy Problems/Problem 2
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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 
.
~Bradygho
Solution 2
Notice that the average of 
numbers that form an arithmetic progression is the median of the numbers. Also, notice that to maximize the average of three numbers, we need to maximize the numbers themselves. Using these observations, it is obvious the answer is 
.
