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If you have a large supply of 3kg and 8kg weights, how many of each would you need for the average (mean) of the weights to be 6kg?
If you have a large supply of 3kg and 8kg weights, how many of each would you need for the average (mean) of the weights to be 6kg?
Can you use your powers of logic and deduction to work out the missing information in these sporty situations?
Can you do a little mathematical detective work to figure out which number has been wiped out?
Andy wants to cycle from Land's End to John o'Groats. Will he be able to eat enough to keep him going?
Is it the fastest swimmer, the fastest runner or the fastest cyclist who wins the Olympic Triathlon?
How can we make sense of national and global statistics involving very large numbers?
Can you make sense of information about trees in order to maximise the profits of a forestry company?
Charlie has moved between countries and the average income of both has increased. How can this be so?