The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 24. Find the largest number.
A. 25
B. 27
C. 29
D. 31
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let the numbers are x, x+2, x+4, x+6, then
=>x+(x+2)+(x+4)+(x+6)4=24=>x+(x+2)+(x+4)+(x+6)4=24
=>4x+12)4=24=>4x+12)4=24
=>x+3=24=>x=21=>x+3=24=>x=21
So largest number is 21 + 6 = 27
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