Let be 39 arithmetic means between the numbers 59 and 159. Then the mean of and is equal to:
- (A)129
- (B)136
- (C)131.50
- (D)134✓ Correct
Answer: (D)
Solution
With arithmetic means inserted, the sequence has terms and common difference , so . The required mean is . The mean of is .
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