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Average of 2 books, then a total of 6 books purchased. H and J already purchased 5 books cumulative. I is left with no other option than buying 1 book to keep the average 2.

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Helen, Jim, and Ivan each purchased some books at a bookstore. Helen purchased 4 books and Jim purchased 1 book. If the 3 people purchased an average (arithmetic mean) of 2 books per person, how many books did Ivan purchase?

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Since the total number of books purchased is 3 x 2 = 6, Ivan purchased 6 - 4 - 1 = 1 book.

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Helen, Jim, and Ivan each purchased some books at a bookstore. Helen purchased 4 books and Jim purchased 1 book. If the 3 people purchased an average (arithmetic mean) of 2 books per person, how many books did Ivan purchase?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5

Total Books Purchased = Average * Number of People = 2 * 3 = 6
Books purchased by Helen + Jim = 4 + 1 = 5

Therefore, # of books purchased by Ivan = 6 - 5 = 1

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