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      Question

      Three numbers are in the ratio 1:2:2, and the sum of their

      squares is 225. What is the average of the two largest numbers?
      A 5 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 22 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ;
      Let the numbers be x, 2x, and 2x.

      Then:

      x² + (2x)² + (2x)² = 225

      ⇒ x² + 4x² + 4x² = 225

      ⇒ 9x² = 225

      ⇒ x² = 25

      ⇒ x = 5

      So, the numbers are 5, 10, 10

      Required average = (10 + 10) ÷ 2 = 10

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