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Set B consists of five different positive integers. If the sum of all terms in Set B is 18, what is the greatest possible value of a term in Set B?

A. 8
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C. 12
D. 14
E. 18

Since all numbers are distinct and positive and their sum is 18, let's start with 1.

1+2+3+4+8 = 18

The greatest possible value is A) 8
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Set B consists of five different positive integers. If the sum of all terms in Set B is 18, what is the greatest possible value of a term in Set B?

A. 8
B. 10
C. 12
D. 14
E. 18

In order to find the greatest possible value of an element in a set, we need to minimize the remaining elements. Since the terms are positive and since they are distinct, the smallest values we can take for the remaining four terms are 1, 2, 3, and 4. Thus, the greatest value of the last term will be 18 - (1 + 2 + 3 + 4) = 18 - 10 = 8.

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