If three arithmetic means are inserted between 5 and 25, the second arithmetic mean is _____?

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  1. A. 20
  2. B. 15
  3. C. None of these
  4. D. 10

Correct answer

15

Explanation

Explanation 5, _, _, _, 25 There are 5 terms. Let's find the common difference: d = 25-5/4 = 20/4 = 5 The sequence is: 5 + 5 = 10 10 + 5 = 15 15 + 5 = 20 20 + 5 = 25 The sequence is 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 The second arithmetic mean is 15 .

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