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Five positive integers have a mean of 10 and a median of 12, and their only mode is 15. What is the greatest possible range of the five integers?

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  • A11
  • B14
  • C13
  • D12

Step-by-Step Solution

Sorted: ≤ 15 = 15 (the mode must appear twice above the median; three 15s would make the median 15). Then with a ≠ . The range is largest when a is smallest: , range 14.
Answer: B) 14

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