Sum of positive integers A, B, C
CAT 2020 Slot 1 · Quantitative Ability · Medium · Averages
This is a medium Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2020 Slot 1 paper. It tests Averages. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
Let A, B and C be three positive integers such that the sum of A and the mean of B and C is 5. In addition, the sum of B and the mean of A and C is 7. Then the sum of A and B is
- A.
6
- B.
4
- C.
7
- D.
5
A
Explanation
We are given:
Subtract equation (1) from equation (2):
Substitute into equation (1):
Since and are positive integers: If , , which gives . Then .
(If , , which contradicts being a positive integer).
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