SOLUTION: If the average of four positive integers is 12, what is the largest possible value of one of those integers? Thank you so much! A) 35 B) 37 C) 40 D) 42 E) 45

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Question 1076318: If the average of four positive integers is 12, what is the largest possible value of one of those integers? Thank you so much!
A) 35
B) 37
C) 40
D) 42
E) 45

Found 2 solutions by rothauserc, Alan3354:
Answer by rothauserc(4718) About Me  (Show Source):
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(m +n + o +p) / 4 = 12
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m +n +o +p = 48
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1 +2 +3 = 6
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Correction there can be duplication so 1+1+1 = 3
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48 - 3 = 45
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45 is the largest possible integer
answer E
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the average of four positive integers is 12, what is the largest possible value of one of those integers?
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4*12 = 48
1+1+1+45 = 48
--> 45