Let four numbers . They can be paired in six different ways. If each pair has a different sum , and if the four smallest sums are 1,11,21 and 31.
Find sum of all the possible values of
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Least value = a + b = 1
2nd least value= a + c = 1 1
3 r d and 4 t h values are 2 1 and 3 1 of b + c and a + d , but in any order
So we have 2 pairs of 4 variable 4 equation, i.e.
a + b = 1 , a + c = 1 1 , b + c = 2 1 , a + d = 3 1
And
a + b = 1 , a + c = 1 1 , b + c = 3 1 , a + d = 2 1
Solving we get 2 possible values of d as 3 0 . 5 and 3 5 . 5 , which sum up to 6 6 .
Note:
Here I have not considered b + d and c + d as they are the largest terms and sum of 4 smallest terms is given.
And a < b and d > c implies that no comparison can be made between a + d and b + c . Either can be greater as adding the two mentioned inequalities can result in either > , = , < sign