SOLUTION: The sum of ten distinct positive numbers is 100. The largest of the numbers is?

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Question 727441: The sum of ten distinct positive numbers is 100. The largest of the numbers is?
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
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100-(1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9)=55
1%3C=x%3C=55
so the greatest possible number is 55

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