Question

5. In a set of six positive consecutive even numbers,
the sum of the reciprocal of the first number and the
last number is equal to the reciprocal of 12. Find the
average of the set.
(1) 24
(2) 26
(3) 25
(4) Cannot be determined
(5) None of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

4) Can't be determined.

Step-by-step explanation:

If you let the 4 no. be (x), (x+2), (x+4), (x+6), (x+8), (x+10).

and we know that the sum of first reciprocal and last no. is reciprocal of 12, that implies

1/x + x+8=1/12. (given)

now to get average, u need to find x so u can find other no. but this equation isn't a polynomial because 1/x=x^-1 and also there is two terms x and x^-1 so therefore u cant find x and can't find average. Hope it helps and mark it brainliest pls