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The average of 8 consecutive even numbers is 23. What is the smallest of them?

  1. 15
  2. 18
  3. 16
  4. 19

Answer

C. 16

Solution

8 consecutive even numbers spread 7 on either side of the average: smallest = 23 − 7 = 16.

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