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Category - Math
If x+y=6, y+z=7 and z+x=9, what is the average(arithmetic mean) of x, y and z?
Answer A
Add the three equations
x+y=6 y+z=7 z+x=9 2x +2y +2z =22 x+y+z = 11 or (x=y+z)/3 = 11/3 Key takeaway: First have a close look at the pattern of the give equations for any simpleway to attack such problems. Sometimes simply adding or subtracting the equations may yield the desired result.