AMC8 2004
AMC8 2004 · Q11
AMC8 2004 · Q11. It mainly tests Logic puzzles.
The numbers -2, 4, 6, 9 and 12 are rearranged according to these rules: 1. The largest isn't first, but it is in one of the first three places. 2. The smallest isn't last, but it is in one of the last three places. 3. The median isn't first or last. What is the average of the first and last numbers?
数字 -2、4、6、9 和 12 按照以下规则重新排列:1. 最大的数不是第一个,但它在头三个位置之一。2. 最小的数不是最后一个,但它在最后三个位置之一。3. 中位数不是第一个也不是最后一个。第一个和最后一个数字的平均数是多少?
(A)
3.5
3.5
(B)
5
5
(C)
6.5
6.5
(D)
7.5
7.5
(E)
8
8
Answer
Correct choice: (C)
正确答案:(C)
Solution
(C) The largest, smallest and median occupy the three middle places, so the other two numbers, 9 and 4, are in the first and last places. The average of 9 and 4 is $\frac{9+4}{2}=6.5$.
(C)最大值、最小值和中位数占据中间三个位置,因此另外两个数 9 和 4 在第一个和最后一个位置。9 和 4 的平均数是 $\frac{9+4}{2}=6.5$。
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