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The average of 8 consecutive even numbers is 11. What is the smallest of them?

  1. 3
  2. 6
  3. 4
  4. 7

Answer

C. 4

Solution

8 consecutive even numbers spread 7 on either side of the average: smallest = 11 − 7 = 4.

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