The average of 44 consecutive odd numbers is 144. What is the largest number?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 187
Let the numbers be (a, a + 2, .......a + 86)
Avg. of 44 numbers = 144
44 × (a + a + 86)/(2 × 44) = 144
a + 43 = 144
a = 101
Largest no. = a + 86 = 101 + 86 = 187