SOLUTION: If p is less than q which of the following number is greater than p and less than q? a.(p+q)/2 b.(pq)/2 c.q^2-p^2 d.pq

Question 1063147: If p is less than q which of the following number is greater than p and less than q?
a.(p+q)/2
b.(pq)/2
c.q^2-p^2
d.pq
Answer by math_helper(2461) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I'll give a hint by way of example, because this looks like it might be a quiz(?)
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