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      Question

      The sum of three numbers in arithmetic progression is 39

      and the product of the first and third numbers is 120. What is the middle number?
      A 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 11 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 13 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the three numbers be 13 - d, 13, 13 + d Their sum = 39 So, middle number = 39/3 = 13 Also, (13 - d)(13 + d) = 120 169 - dΒ² = 120 dΒ² = 49 d = 7 Numbers are 6, 13, 20 Middle number = 13

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