Question

    The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 34. Find

    the largest of these numbers.
    A 37 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 39 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 35 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 41 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the numbers be x, x + 2, x + 4, x + 6. Average = (x + x + 2 + x + 4 + x + 6)/4 = 34 4x + 12 = 136 x = 31 Largest number = x + 6 = 31 + 6 = 37 Correct Option: a

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