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Re: If x ≠ 0 and the average (arithmetic mean) of set A is twice the avera [#permalink]
We know that set A is a set of elements that are multiples of x with contiguous coefficients and similarly, set B has elements that are multiples of x^2.
So, The average will be the middle element if the number of elements is odd or the average of the two middle elements if the number of elements is even.
So average of set A -> 2.5x and
average of set B -> 3x^2
Now given is Avg(set A) = 2(Avg(set B))
Therefore 2.5x = 2*3x^2
Since x is not equal to zero
2.5 = 6x
x = 5/12
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Re: If x ≠ 0 and the average (arithmetic mean) of set A is twice the avera [#permalink]
Bunuel Is the answer 5/12?
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Bunuel Is the answer 5/12?

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Yes, the OA is 5/12 (B).
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Re: If x ≠ 0 and the average (arithmetic mean) of set A is twice the avera [#permalink]
\(A = \{x, 2x, 3x, 4x\}\)

\(B = \{x^2, 2x^2, 3x^2, 4x^2, 5x^2\}\)

If x ≠ 0 and the average (arithmetic mean) of set A is twice the average of set B, then x =

Average of set A = (x+2x+3x+4x)/4 = 10x/4 = 2.5x
Average of set B = (x^2 + 2x^2 + 3x^2 + 4x^2 + 5x^2)/5 = 15x^2/5 = 3x^2

Since the average (arithmetic mean) of set A is twice the average of set B.
2.5x = 2*3x^2
6x = 2.5
x = 2.5/6 = 25/60 = 5/12

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If x ≠ 0 and the average (arithmetic mean) of set A is twice the avera [#permalink]
Bunuel wrote:
\(A = \{x, 2x, 3x, 4x\}\)

\(B = \{x^2, 2x^2, 3x^2, 4x^2, 5x^2\}\)

If x ≠ 0 and the average (arithmetic mean) of set A is twice the average of set B, then x =

A. 1/3
B. 5/12
C. 2/3
D. 5/6
E. 5/3


Doesn't need all the long explanations and formulae. Just think. :)

Given: Avg(A) = 2 * Avg(B)
==> (x+2x+3x+4x)/4 = 2 * Avg(B)
==> (x+2x+3x+4x)/4 = 2 * ((x^2 + 2x^2 + 3x^2 + 4x^2 + 5x^2)/5)
==> 10x/4 = 30x^2/5

Solve for x. You will get x = 5/12. Option B. :thumbsup:
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Re: If x ≠ 0 and the average (arithmetic mean) of set A is twice the avera [#permalink]
for set A
sum = 10x
and avg ; 10x/4
set B
sum = 15x^2
avg ; 15x^2/5 ; 3x^2
given that
average (arithmetic mean) of set A is twice the average of set B
10x/4 = 2*3x^2
x = 5/12
option B

Bunuel wrote:
\(A = \{x, 2x, 3x, 4x\}\)

\(B = \{x^2, 2x^2, 3x^2, 4x^2, 5x^2\}\)

If x ≠ 0 and the average (arithmetic mean) of set A is twice the average of set B, then x =

A. 1/3
B. 5/12
C. 2/3
D. 5/6
E. 5/3
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