The mean of five consecutive odd numbers is 61. What is the smallest of these numbers?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Let the five consecutive odd numbers be x − 4, x − 2, x, x + 2, x + 4.
Their mean = x
x = 61
Therefore, the numbers are 57, 59, 61, 63, 65.
The smallest number = 57.