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· 1 Months ago

161 is correct ans

Question:

The sum of 8 consecutive odd number is 656. Also average of 4 consecutive even numbers is 87. What is sum of the smallest  odd number and second largest even number ?

Options:
A)

165

B)

175

C)

163

D)

None of these

Solution:

Ans: (c)

  

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· 1 Months ago

163 is the correct answer
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TR

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· 1 Months ago

Dear Student,

Given answer is correct.
x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 + x + 8 + x + 10+ x + 12 + x + 14 = 656
8x + 56 = 656
8x = 600
x=600/8=75

and,
x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6 = 87 × 4
=>4x+12=348
=>4x=336
⟹x=336/4=84
Required sum = 75 + (84 + 4) = 163

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