Question:

The average length of three tapes is 6800 feet. None of the tapes is less than 6400 feet. What is the greatest possible length of one of the other tapes?

Updated On: Mar 6, 2025
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: The average length of the tapes is 6800 feet, so the total length of the three tapes is: 

\[ \text{Total length} = 6800 \times 3 = 20400 \text{ feet} \]

Step 2: The two tapes together should have a total length of less than or equal to:

\[ 20400 - 6400 = 14000 \text{ feet} \]

Step 3: To maximize the length of one tape, the sum of the lengths of the other two tapes must be minimized. So, the minimum total length of the two tapes is:

\[ 6400 + 6400 = 12800 \text{ feet} \]

Step 4: The length of the largest tape is:

\[ 20400 - 12800 = 7600 \text{ feet} \]

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