I have 5 numbers the sum of any 3 of which is 15. Is it true that the sum of the five numbers must be 25?
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Let a , b , c , d , and e be the five numbers. Hence ( a + b + c ) + ( a + b + d ) + ( a + b + e ) + ( a + c + d ) + ⋯ + ( c + d + e ) 6 a + 6 b + 6 c + 6 d + 6 e ⟹ a + b + c + d + e = 1 5 + 1 5 + 1 5 + ⋯ + 1 5 = ( 3 5 ) × 1 5 = 1 5 0 = 1 5 0 = 6 1 5 0 = 2 5 Note that ( 2 4 ) = 6
Here is an example: a = b = c = d = e = 5 .