The average of 35 consecutive even numbers is 44. Find the smallest number.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 10
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The average of 35 consecutive even numbers is 44. |
Suppose the smallest number is x. So, [x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) + (x + 6) …….. + (x + 68] = 44 × 35 [35x + 2 × (34 × 35)/2] = 1540 35x + 1190 = 1540 35x = 350 x = 10 Hence, Smallest number = 10 |