recursive function average(int n)?

From: "Bob" <liorm@xxxxxxxx>
Date: 11 Jan 2006 14:59:47 -0800

Hi everyone,

I was asked this question: write a recursive function average(int n)
returning the average of the series 1..n . IOW, the return is
(1+2+3...+n)/n. No loops, only recursive

any ideas?
thanks!
Lee

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