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The average of 8 consecutive even numbers is 31. What is the smallest of them?

  1. 24
  2. 23
  3. 26
  4. 27

Answer

A. 24

Solution

8 consecutive even numbers spread 7 on either side of the average: smallest = 31 − 7 = 24.

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