Question

If the sum of ten different positive integers is 100, then what is the greatest possible number among these 10 numbers

Answer 1

55 is the largest possible number as sum of first nine natural numbers=45remaining is 55

Answer 2

Answer:

Let largest integer be X, then

1+2+3+4+5+6+7+8+9+X=100

or X+45=100

X=55