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#1 2012-07-07 01:52:50
The average
The average of eleven members cricket team reduces by 2 when two players of ages 30 and 32 leave and two new players of equal age join it. Find the age of the newcomers.
It is actually a very simple sum but I just can't figure it out
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#2 2012-07-07 02:26:48
- bobbym
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Re: The average
Hi Agnishom;
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#3 2012-07-07 13:58:28
Re: The average
That is fine.
Why did you write "One Way"? Are there other ones?
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#4 2012-07-07 14:39:36
- anonimnystefy
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Re: The average
Hi Agnishom
There are almost always other ways and bobbym is taking the precaution.
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#5 2012-07-07 16:19:13
- bobbym
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Re: The average
Hi Agnishom;
There are always many ways to do a problem.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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