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The average of four numbers A, B, C and D is 40. The average of four numbers A, B, E and F is also 40. (A, B are common). Which of the foll…

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The average of four numbers A, B, C and D is 40. The average of four numbers A, B, E and F is also 40. (A, B are common). Which of the following must be true ?
  • A(A + B) $\neq$ (C + D)
  • B(C + D) = (E + F)
  • CEither C = E or F; and F or E
  • DC = E and D = F
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CCommunity
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A+B+C+D = 40*4 = 160
A+B+E+F = 40*4 = 160
So, A+B = 160 - C - D = 160 - E - F
So, C + D = E + F
Option b) is the correct answer.
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CCommunity
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A+B+C+D = 40*4 = 160
A+B+E+F = 40*4 = 160
So, A+B = 160 - C - D = 160 - E - F
So, C + D = E + F
Option b) is the correct answer.