The sum of the mean, the median, and the range of the set {1, 2, 6}

Question

The sum of the mean, the median, and the range of the set {1, 2, 6} equals which one of the following values?
 
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
E. 10

GMATinsight · Answer

set {1, 2, 6}

Mean = (1+2+6)/3 = 3

Meadian = Middle term = 2

Range = Highest - Lowest = 6-1 = 5

Mean+Median+Range = 3+2+5 = 10

Answer: Option E

stonecold · Answer

Here Mean => 1+2+6/3 => 3
median => 2
and range => 6-1 => 5
hence sum => 3+5+2 => 10
hence E

JeffTargetTestPrep · Answer

The mean is 9/3 = 3, the median is 2, and the range is 6 - 1 = 5. Thus, the sum is 10.

Answer: E

varun4s · Answer

Mean=  \frac{1+2+6}{3} =  \frac{9}{3} = 3

Median= Middle Term= 2

Range= 6-1=5

Sum= 3+2+5= 10

Answer: E.

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