In a set of four consecutive positive integers, the smallest integer is less than half the largest integer. what is the largest integer that could be in the set?

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2 August, 13:21

In a set of four consecutive positive integers, the smallest integer is less than half the largest integer. what is the largest integer that could be in the set?

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Clarence Mcintosh · Answer 1

Let integers be x, x+1, x+2 and x+3

x < 0.5 (x + 3)

x < 0.5x + 1.5

0.5x < 1.5

x < 3

so x = 2 given that they are positive integers

so the largest integer that could be in the set is 2 + 3 = 5 answer