SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 43

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 19 Feb 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q43

The average of 19 consecutive natural numbers is 41. What is the smallest number among these numbers?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2, i.e., 32.

For consecutive natural numbers, the average = the middle term

So, middle term = 41

There are 19 numbers, so the middle term = the 10th number

Smallest number = 41 − (10 − 1) = 41 − 9 = 32